Izuu's Turn

This is my first post here this year. Apologies for the long silence. It's deliberate because I have tried not to be drawn into the wanton arguments following the campaigns of the two gladiators I earlier warned should relinquish their ambitions in the interest of Nigeria and Nigerians. An advice they spurned, being prodded by their supporters and deluded follow-followists. I am compelled to write this because for the first time in a long while, I watched NTA Network News tonight. As usual, the first five news items were about former President Shehu Shagari. Initially, I didn't turn the volume on. You can guess why, I think. And seeing the face of these man all over my TV, I thought maybe one other party has chosen to field him as a presidential candidate in the re-scheduled election. I had to quickly turn the volume on, only to realize to my chagrin that it is this wonderful stateman's birthday.  Happy birthday to you, sir. May you continue to live long to