Nigeria, April 19 -- There was a time in my life when I was deeply in love with politics. I was so consumed by it that I practically lived and breathed political discussions. I followed politicians everywhere, attended rallies, and stood by them like a loyal disciple. I was that person you would always find in the company of a politician, smiling, cheering, and defending him with all my heart. I argued with friends, lost relationships, and even quarrelled with family members - just because they supported the opposition. My loyalty was fiery. I believed in the vision and mission of my preferred candidates, and I defended them like my life depended on it. I saw politics as a game of ideas and loyalty, where passion, dreams, and patriotism s...