Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has shared a revealing anecdote about Nigerian political rallies, offering a glimpse into the sometimes transactional nature of political gatherings in Nigeria’s democracy....CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING.>>
In a recent appearance on Symfoni TV, Atiku recounted a memorable incident from Rivers State during Rotimi Amaechi’s tenure as governor, highlighting the peculiar dynamics of political rally attendance in Nigerian politics.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!“Let me intervene here, that reminds me of Rivers,” Atiku began his narrative. “When Rotimi Amaechi was in office as Governor, we went for a rally. The entire stadium was filled to capacity.”
The former Vice President then described an unexpected turn of events: “But before we could finish the rally, everybody had left!” Puzzled by the sudden mass exodus, Atiku recalled asking, “What happened?” The response he received was both surprising and illuminating: “They said, ‘They were paid for only two hours’.”
This candid revelation from one of Nigeria’s most prominent political figures sheds light on the complex realities of political mobilization in Nigeria, where rally attendance often involves financial incentives and time-bound arrangements. The incident, which occurred during Amaechi’s governorship, exemplifies the challenges political leaders face in maintaining authentic political engagement.
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