SOME years ago, Friday May 14, 1999 , I wrote an article along this line and it was published in Vanguard newspaper. As a result of the present political situation, it is necessary to reflect extensively on the content and spirit thereof, vis avis the current political situation. After much deliberation, one has come to conclusion that our politicians have not changed really in character and actions.

The Itsekiri nation of Delta State has kick-started the 28th coronation anniversary of their revered monarch, Ogiame Atuwatse II, the Olu of Warri. There is no gainsaying the fact that there are many reasons for His Royal Majesty, the 19th Olu of Warri to celebrate his 28th years on the throne of his forefathers.

NOW that the elections are over, we should be looking ahead to 2019 general elections. However, before that major election, we must first deal with Bayelsa governorship election in August 2015 and Kogi in December 2015. These two States promise to be battlegrounds for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the new opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

THE 2015 general elections have come and gone, but the ripples of victory and defeat that they have generated across the country have been so profound that they are yet to settle.

The 8th National Assembly will be inaugurated in June. The election of the Senate President in the upper chamber will take the centre stage, ditto for the House of Representatives’ speakership.