The article discusses the escalating confrontation between Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike and the Progressive Governors Forum. It draws parallels to historical examples, such as Thucydides' account of the Peloponnesian War and Xerxes I's multi-ethnic army, to illustrate the limits of power expansion. The piece argues that in contemporary Nigerian realpolitik, Wike's attempt to build a rainbow coalition defies structural gravity, as even formidable empires encounter institutional self-preservation. The article suggests that an unwieldy coalition fractures when it strikes a consolidated defense.
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