Amaechi's Road Out of Perdition, Way Forward

 

Written by John Okiyi Kalu

Amaechi should immediately take steps to douse the tension and make up with President Jonathan himself. Forget the wife and her antics. Forget third parties. Do it yourself. Approach the President and explain your position. If necessary, apologize profusely and offer your support for his 2015 project.
It is unthinkable for the Niger Delta to lose the Presidency and settle for anything less under any guise or arrangement. It is terrible politics. Moreover, if the come comes to become you will be on your own. All the Professors in the world and the media of the world will move on and find other engagements. If in doubt, ask Late MKO Abiola and Diepreye Alamisegha. Political oblivion beckons and must be avoided at all cost, including pride. There is nothing about Chidi Lloyds and his murderous gang that can save you. Most likely they will negotiate for themselves to remain in power and avoid long jail terms. There is simply no such thing as parliamentary immunity for attempted murder. I was among those deceived by the media into believing it exists. It doesn't exist.
Removing a governor is as simple as the method applied in removing Obio-Akpor LGA Chairman. In Nigeria, the process doesn't have to be right and after the initial uproars everyone will move on to other things. Be guided.
Restore the Obio-Akpor LGA chairman as a confidence building measure. You can no longer claim "legislative affairs" given your physical intervention in favour of the 27 at the state house of assembly. If you can intervene in a legislative fracas to save the majority then you must also intervene to restore the Chairman. There are other ways to asphyxiate the man if you no longer like him. Moreover, the next LGA election is only a year away from now. He who goes to equity must go with clean hands.
Concurrently, you must visit the battered Michael Chinda and not only offer your sympathies but also make sure he gets the best possible medical treatment available in the world. Condemn without reservation the barbaric actions of Chidi Llyolds and your security aides and distance your self from them. Chidi will do same to you if the heat starts getting hot. Don't forget that Chinda is also an Ikwerre man like you and all the 32 legislators are your subjects and previously worked for you, just like you worked for Jonathan previously. There is no permanent friend or enemy in politics and a wise man is the one who remains politically relevant. Brave men don't last in politics and only those with staying power can run their laudable projects. The other side is lonely, my governor. Don't go there with your two eyes open.