The other day, Okowa was in Adamawa with PDP leaders in the state to attend a function with Lutherans, one of the Christian church denominations in Nigeria; founded in the Numan areas of Adamawa.
PDP's close relationships with Christian minorities in the North is long and deep.
PDP's close relationships with Christian minorities in the North is long and deep.
Some political members of these churches hold House of Assembly seats, state commission appointments or even House of Reps on a rotational basis.
Convincing them to abandon that single interest, which guarantees a stake in the state polity, for the sake of Aso Rock is a fantasy.
Convincing them to abandon that single interest, which guarantees a stake in the state polity, for the sake of Aso Rock is a fantasy.
If the Catholic vs. Anglican divide worked in your state, it is several times more complex on the National stage - an example of the limitation of subnational experience.
There are many denominations across Christendom that a Christian pathway to Aso Rock is almost impossible.
There are many denominations across Christendom that a Christian pathway to Aso Rock is almost impossible.
The only way it becomes possible is with a sub-unit of Christian politicians in a mainstream party, working for the party and rising through the ranks of power.
That's why Tinubu shunning a Christian Northerner as running mate was a major blow to that political circle up North.
That's why Tinubu shunning a Christian Northerner as running mate was a major blow to that political circle up North.
Openly championing a Christian pathway and selectively visiting Christian enclaves is not wisdom and even puts those Christians at risk long after your ambition has capsized.
There will be so much to unbundle after we #VoteOutAPC on Saturday by voting #OnlyAtiku.
There will be so much to unbundle after we #VoteOutAPC on Saturday by voting #OnlyAtiku.
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