The political landscape of Kogi West is currently witnessing a trend that is as jarring as it is disappointing. At the center of this conversation is the Yoruba adage, “Wéré lá fí wó Wéré,” which translates to “Madness is used to cure madness.” While the phrase has enjoyed a recent cultural revival through Governor Seyi Makinde and Fuji maestro Taiye Currency, its application in the hallowed pursuit of a Senatorial seat is a bridge too far.
Politics has always had its share of theater, but there is a fine line between grassroots charisma and undignified shenanigans. The recent viral video of a Kogi West aspirant performing a frantic dance to this “madness” theme is not just a lapse in judgment—it is a signal of a deeper identity crisis in our leadership recruitment process and a descent into political buffoonery.
Using a chant that celebrates “madness” as a political strategy suggests that the only way to govern is through disruption rather than deliberation.
A Senatorial seat requires a lawmaker, not a jester. The “macabre” dance steps seen in the video feel less like a celebration and more like a mockery of the high office the aspirant seeks to occupy.
When we normalize “lunacy” as a political brand, we lower the bar for the next generation of leaders.
Kogi West is not just any district; it is a hub of enlightenment, home to seasoned professionals, academics, and a politically conscious electorate. It is a region that prides itself on sophistication and decorum.
To present such a “disturbing comedy” to an enlightened people is, frankly, an insult. The challenges facing the district—ranging from infrastructure needs to economic empowerment—require a calm, articulate, and focused mind, not a performer who confuses noise for impact.
While some are busy rehearsing their next dance routine, the business of governance is already in motion. The incumbent, Senator Sunday Karimi, has set a standard that focuses on tangible results rather than viral optics.
Senator Karimi’s track record in his first term provides a solid foundation. In a democratic setting, performance is the only currency that should matter. Based on his proven ability to deliver, the argument for a second term is rooted in stability and continuity, rather than the unpredictable “madness” of an unproven alternative.
The Senate is a chamber for “Distinguished” individuals, not “Dramatists.” Kogi West must choose substance over the song-and-dance of desperation.
– Ponle Adeniyi
ponleadeniyi457@gmail.com
