As I delve into the vast expanse of history, a timeless truth echoes through the ages, encapsulated in the ancient Greek adage: “Whom the gods destroy, they first make mad.” This profound wisdom, embraced by philosophers like Euripides, finds its resonance in the annals of time, cautioning that those destined for destruction often succumb to the insidious grip of madness. It’s a sentiment that transcends epochs, reverberating in biblical verses that forewarn against the perils of pride, foreseeing its intimate association with downfall.
Drawing from the wellspring of Yoruba wisdom, a poignant proverb emerges: the persistent vibration of a drum heralds its impending demise. This powerful metaphor, rich in symbolism, seamlessly weaves into the intricate narrative of contemporary politics, where the political turncoat Barrister Nyemson Wike takes center stage—a chameleon in a drama of his own making.
Wike, a political turncoat par excellence, appears to derive a perverse pleasure from dismantling the very edifices that once propelled him to prominence. Amaechi, Secondus, Patience Jonathan,—no one is immune to the capricious turns of his megalomaniacal pursuits. His grasp on power, tenacious to the point of obstinacy, seemingly knows no noble bounds. What becomes particularly disconcerting is his apparent willingness to jeopardize the very party that served as the crucible of his political evolution, all in the pursuit of personal whims and vendettas.
The narrative unfolds with Wike as a tempest, leaving in his wake a trail of discord within the People Democratic Party (PDP). His actions, whether undermining Atiku, Secondus, Oyinlola, Ayu, or opposing the esteemed Governor Sim Fubara, reveal a pattern of political opportunism that some applaud while others decry. Wike’s foray into different states, deftly manipulating party structures for personal gain, underscores a political acumen that is as shrewd as it is unsettling.
Wike’s metamorphosis from supporting Sheriff, to Secondus, intially Oyinlola but Ayu as National Chairman and orchestrating theit rise and fall, paints a picture of political Machiavellianism. His unrestrained rhetoric, coupled with an allegiance that flirts with the rival All Progressive Party (APC), suggests a man detached from the moorings of party loyalty. Despite the clamour for his expulsion from the PDP, the political turncoat persists—perhaps a testament to the ironic twists of divine intervention, humbling the one who sought to wield destructive power over both individuals and the very party that once nurtured him.
In this unfolding drama, a potential nemesis emerges in the form of Governor Sim Fubara—a figure poised to challenge Wike’s unchecked ambitions. As Wike continues to sow discord, the resilience of his victims, including the National leaders of the Party, and some of the PDP’s National Working Committee will play a pivotal role in determining whether this narrative takes a different turn or succumbs to the relentless force of Wike’s foul mood against the very party that once served as his political incubator. Such is the intricate dance of power, pride, and politics, where the repercussions of one man’s actions may well shape the destiny of a political entity.
