'...the things the system requires of him are precisely what his supporters prefer he not do.'
True. Therein lies the dilemma and why many, typically idealistic, stay out of politics. The 'realists' say - are you in politics to make a point or to win? same dilemma.
Chairman of a bank doesn’t mean you are a banker, Dangote is not an engineer but he is the chairman of Dangote Group, hope you understand the difference now.
It applies to almost all industries, you can be chairman of an hospital and not be a doctor, even law firms(not sure it’s applicable in Nigeria).
An internet search says, a banker is someone who owns, conducts the business of, or holds a major executive position in a bank. And by this definition, a chairman and major shareholder is the ultimate banker, as they have significant control and a financial stake in the institution.
He might not be a full-time or professional banker but he was a banker.
'...the things the system requires of him are precisely what his supporters prefer he not do.'
True. Therein lies the dilemma and why many, typically idealistic, stay out of politics. The 'realists' say - are you in politics to make a point or to win? same dilemma.
```
Obi has tried to register his own party without success, leaving him dependent on vehicles he cannot control.
```
He has? When?
The only information I'm seeing about it is from a suspicious source.
I also didn't see the Harry Potter Spoiler in the article itself...
He also wasn’t a banker. He was more like a majority shareholder
You people just say things however you like, he was both a majority shareholder and the chairman of Fidelity Bank.
It's how he became the youngest chairman of a Nigerian bank.
Chairman of a bank doesn’t mean you are a banker, Dangote is not an engineer but he is the chairman of Dangote Group, hope you understand the difference now.
It applies to almost all industries, you can be chairman of an hospital and not be a doctor, even law firms(not sure it’s applicable in Nigeria).
Stop arguing and use your internet properly, bro
An internet search says, a banker is someone who owns, conducts the business of, or holds a major executive position in a bank. And by this definition, a chairman and major shareholder is the ultimate banker, as they have significant control and a financial stake in the institution.
He might not be a full-time or professional banker but he was a banker.
“Obi has tried to register his own party without success…”
Allegedly, sir.
And if truly “Obi has demonstrated that he understands Nigerian politics more deeply than his critics credit…”
He should’ve been able to register his own party.
At the end of the day, he’s not different from the regular politicians, he’s just better at populism.
Like... If INEC denied him, one word from him and Obidients would pounce on INEC.