Nigeria, April 16 -- In African folklore, the tortoise is often portrayed as cunning, calculating, and self-serving. One particular tale tells of a time when the tortoise was crowned king of all animals. Whenever trouble arose in the kingdom, whether an invasion or unrest, the emissaries would rush to inform him. Yet, if he was eating, he would instruct them to wait until he finished his meal before addressing the crisis. The kingdom could be burning, but the tortoise's stomach came first.

This story, though ancient, resonates profoundly with Nigeria's present political climate. It mirrors the recent remarks by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who declared that insecurity in Nigeria will "end after the 2027 elections." According to hi...