The politics of survival and the recycling of leaders

    Epà Ogie Eboigbe | YSOT | Jun 19, 2026    
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As preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum, and the scramble for party tickets reaches fever pitch, across the country, a closer look reveals that many of those seeking elective office are the same individuals who have occupied public positions for years. Former governors are seeking Senate seats, former ministers are resurfacing in party structures, while politicians displaced from one office are positioning themselves for another. Nigeria has become a place where many politicians appear to have no life outside politics.

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