Since the invasion of Igbo geographical entity in South East Nigeria, which has elicited widespread condemnation of the federal government and its military, a lot of government officials including the military have embarked on fire brigade public relations stunts meant to douse the tension they created among Nigerians and the international community with that ill-advised invasion.

Given the unfolding events in our country I believe that this is the time for deep introspection and sobre reflection.

Political governance is the most important factor that affects the stability of a state and spurs citizens to play their complimentary role towards the development of the economy. Therefore, so much is dependent on the political leadership of any given state.

I SEEK the indulgence of readers in my coinage of the word Ambodeism, but one cannot completely explain the phenomenon called Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, the Governor of Lagos State, until one examines him as a central theme or perspective, projected as strong feeling, combining a mix of economic, political, social, moral and spiritual principles.

I HAVE read with keen interest CFR’s recent African in Transition blog post “The Paradox of Rwanda’s Paul Kagame” about Rwanda and the President of Rwanda. As a citizen of Rwanda, I feel compelled and find it of utmost necessity to reach out and point out the discrepancies in the article and hopefully have them corrected.