Going forward, for anyone venturing into politics, if you want to serve the people, make money, or do both, it's best to make your effort where it matters most. And currently, that’s the APC (All Progressives Congress) or ADC (African Democratic Congress). The main exceptions are states with Governors from other parties: APGA (Anambra), Labour (Abia), and Accord (Osun) etc. The APC outspent all other parties in the Abuja Council elections, so the writing was on the wall. Moreover, no candidate had the kind of organic following Peter Obi enjoyed in 2023, so it was always going to be a tough call. That said, Rome wasn’t built in a day, and the ADC should see this as a rite of passage, paying their dues. You can’t go up against a 10-year-old party on your first try and expect instant victory. Peter Obi’s clout is not as strong as it was in 2023, and Tinubu has not been a colossal failure like Buhari. But all is not lost. Opposition is essential in any democracy, and they can still sell an alternative vision for 2027. Even if they don’t win the Presidency, they can pick up a sizeable number of seats and solidify their position for 2031. The future is pregnant, nothing is impossible. After all is said and done, consistent and committed effort is what will ultimately excel you in the long term.

Nonso Okeke, a classmate from secondary school was on the ballot as the Vice Chairmanship candidate for AMAC (Abuja Municipal Area Council) on the platform of the ZLP (Zenith Labour Party) for Saturday 21st February’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT Abuja) Area Council Elections.