By: Al Humphrey Onyanabo
In the picturesque land of Rivers state, where politics thrives on drama like a pot of egusi soup with too much spice, a high-stakes battle is being waged in the courtrooms.
The eagerly anticipated Supreme Court judgement on the Governorship election is cause for suspense and utter Dissapointment.
Today, January 15 had been advertised. Many had seen it as a day of liberation. They had pray and fasted. Some had done vigils in anticipation. The majority siding with Sim Fubara, but alas, the supreme Court told them they have to wait some more….so so sad.
On one side, we have Mr Tonye Cole, the flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Despite losing both at the Elections Tribunal and the Appeal Court, he clings onto hope like a politician clinging onto a pot of gold.
Meanwhile, in a twist that would make Nollywood directors jealous, Governor Sim Fubara finds himself at odds with his supposed godfather Nyesom Wike. Their feud resembles a Shakespearean tragedy, complete with political backstabbing, whispered conspiracies, and the occasional dramatic showdown.
The Supreme Court hzd promised to deliver judgment today, since last year, expectations have been high. Today, hopes were crashed like an egg. The court says it reserves judgment. Everybody has to wait some more. The tension is palpable. The bars will be full today. The citizens of Rivers state find themselves in a state of suspended animation. Time slows down as they collectively hold their breath, wondering if justice will finally be served, or if the infamous “Nigerian factor” will rear its mischievous head.
What is this “Nigerian factor,” you may ask? Well, it’s that mystifying force that makes a coin flip and land on its edge, that turns victory into defeat and defeat into victory, and that transforms simple court cases into the ultimate rollercoaster ride of uncertainty.
As the hours turn into days and the courtroom becomes a battleground of legal jousting, Rivers state grinds to a halt. Market sellers put down their wares, teachers cancel classes, and even the notorious traffic congestions find themselves in a state of confusion.
Frustration and anxiety hang in the air like clinging humidity, as citizens debate over endless cups of bitter leaf tea and gossip about the possible outcomes. Will justice prevail, or will personal interests and political melodrama overshadow the fundamental principles of fairness?
Like characters in an improvisational theatre play, the people of Rivers state prepare for the final act. They brace themselves for whatever verdict the Supreme Court presents, knowing full well that in this land of unpredictability, anything can happen.
Perhaps, when the curtains fall, justice will rise proudly like a mythical unicorn, shattering the doubts spawned by the Nigerian factor. Or, perhaps, it will be swallowed by the murky depths of political favoritism, leaving the citizens to grumble, shrug their shoulders, and start discussing the next theatrical spectacle.
In the end, as Rivers state takes its place on the stage of political history, the world watches with bated breath. Will justice be served? Or will the Nigerian factor triumph once again, leaving the people to wonder if the drama will ever end? Only time will tell, my friends, only time will tell.
By; Al Humphrey Onyanabo ( The StoryTeller)
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