‘I Remain Loyal’: Loyalty on sale and the cynical currency of power in Nigeria, by Usman Sarki

Vanguardngr | 11-02-2026 01:57pm |

“When self interest comes into play, things get stagnant“— Japanese proverb There are few commodities as endlessly traded in Nigeria’s political bazaar as “loyalty.” It is advertised with solemn speeches, sold in exchange for appointments, and withdrawn without notice when the market price falls. Loyalty in our politics has become so portable, so negotiable, and so

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