I need to preface this article with a
few clarifications. I have taken a long sabbatical leave from partisan
politics, and it is real fun watching the drama from the balcony.
Having had my own share of public service (I do not need a job from
government), I now devote my time and energy in pursuit of other
passions, especially abroad. A few days ago, I read an article in
Thisday entitled “Where is Charles Soludo?”, and my answer is that I am
still there, only that I have been too busy with extensive international
travels to participate in or comment on our national politics and
economy. But I occasionally follow events at home. Since the survival
and prosperity of Nigeria are at stake, the least some of us (albeit,
non-partisan) must do is to engage in public debate. As the elections
approach, I owe a duty to share some of my concerns.