Nigeria, Feb. 13 -- I do not know how to start writing this column. I am confused; or is it shock? I am not sure if 'confusion' fits my state of mind. I think it is a shock, trailed by amazement. How on earth would a person, whether sane or insane, proudly and publicly declare they are willing to sacrifice their parents for a political party?"

My reference is to a young man in Kogi State who reportedly posted online that he could sacrifice his parents for the All Progressives Congress (APC). He is identified on social media as Mc Isa Aha. He made the thoughtless and reckless statement about his parents in a video few days ago. If his post is taken literally, it implies his parents are worthless to him. The video went viral, and rightfull...