Nigeria, March 18 -- While March 17 remains indelible in the minds of the Anambra people as it marks an anniversary for any government in the state saddle, it also calls to mind a shameful and infamous occurrence right inside the State Government House, Awka.

It was March 17, 2022, and all guests were duly seated at the Government House for the inauguration of Professor Chukwuma Soludo's administration. Professor Chukwuma Soludo took over from the then-outgoing governor, Chief Willie Maduaburochukwu Obiano.

The outgoing governor, true to his class, had arrived at the venue in style, preceded by police power bike riders and a horse train.

He had successfully taken his last salute from the colour parte and guard of honour mounted for him...