I must apologise to my readers for absconding from my weekly assignment without due notice.  I went in search of better sight and improved hearing.  Though I can now see and hear a little bit better.  I must confess that my sight is being blurred by the devastation of Boko-Haram bombs and my ears are blocked by nasty rumours of impending post-election reactions.

Perhaps it is too late to persuade the political gladiators against the futility of rushed elections, especially when the political atmosphere is already charged.  There is that craze for a CHANGE by the Opposition against the sit-tight posture of the ruling caste in the Federation and the states.  Every party is caught in the web of enlightened self interest through manifestoes which are neither enlightened nor revolutionary.  At best, the election promises are the familiar ones – Improved Security and Economic Prosperity which have remained elusive over the years.

Perhaps those patriotic Nigerians who cry for the postponement of the elections have their points.  Nigeria is in a civil war – a deadly combat in which our gallant armed forces have the unpleasant duty of turning their weapons against rebellious and deadly Nigerian insurgents.  Many believe that the final resolution of the conflict is far beyond the capability of a single political party whose leadership lacks strong national appeal in a seemingly divided nation.