Nigeria, March 18 -- The ongoing rift between the Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, and Senator Saliu Mustapha, a first-term lawmaker and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Production Services, and Rural Development, is a prime example of how intraparty conflicts can shape governance, development, and political stability.
While the power tussle is rooted in Ilorin, its implications stretch far beyond. It is a cautionary tale about the consequences of disunity within a ruling party, the role of governance in development, and the larger question of leadership priorities in Nigeria.
Political observers are keenly watching how this face-off is playing out, as it appears to be a calculated attempt to wea...