Ogboru: Ethiope East Draws Battle Line Against Political Infidelity

Dr Festus Okubor reviews the actions of All Progressives Congress, APC leaders in Ethiope East LGA of Delta State in blocking the alleged return of Chief Great Ogboru to their fold

In the evolving story of Nigeria’s democracy, the ugly trend of cross carpeting — the shameless jumping from one political party to another — has become a stain on our political culture. It is a practice devoid of principle, driven not by ideology, not by the sincere pursuit of better governance, but by personal greed and stomach infrastructure. It reduces party politics to a mere social gathering, stripping it of the seriousness it demands. Party politics is not a carnival ground; it is serious business for serious minds, entrusted with the affairs of man — God’s highest creation. It demands the highest ethical standards.

What we see today, however, is the opposite: parties are treated like marketplaces, where politicians hawk their loyalties to the highest bidder. This has nothing to do with the good of society and everything to do with the insatiable appetite of self-seekers. And the truth is, not even society itself can satisfy them. They are rolling stones that gather no moss, constantly in motion but contributing nothing meaningful to the development of the land.

Ogboru’s Alleged Return to APC In Ethiope East

Ethiope East Local Government has shown a commendable example that the rest of Nigeria should learn from. Here, politicians have embraced a sense of stability and ideological consistency. They understand that party platforms exist for a reason — to articulate visions, pursue defined policies, and provide citizens with clear choices at the ballot box. When parties become dumping grounds for political nomads, the electorate loses faith in the system, and democracy itself is weakened. Their rejection of the attempt to cross carpet, again, by Chief Great Ogboru is commendable. He has been in all the political parties at one time or the other, seeking the title of leader.

We, the people, must stop this rubbish by self-centred politicians.

I call on the Nigerian electorate to take a stand: reward politicians who show loyalty, character, and consistency. Punish those who see parties as mere vehicles for personal gain. And to our political parties, it is time to uphold some dignity — stop being safe havens for cross carpeters. A political party without a clear identity is nothing but an association of convenience. Nigeria deserves better.

Let the Ethiope East example stand as a bright light in a dark tunnel. Let every politician remember: when you treat party politics as a joke, you make a mockery of the people’s trust. Let the era of cross carpeting without ideology come to an end — for the sake of our democracy, and for the future of Nigeria.

Dr Okubor wrote from Asaba

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