Those who say politics is not for the fainted mind actually know exactly what they are talking about. Nigeria’s murky water of politics is not something someone without a strong heart would dabble into. In fact, it is no exaggeration if we say it is only meant for the stone-hearted.
For billionaire businessman and politician, Tein Jack-Rich, he will be deliberately biting his finger and regretting the day he decided to venture into the shark-infested waters of Nigerian politics. The reason is not far-fetched. Since he stepped his foot into the game, it has been more of thorns than roses for him.
The top oil player was among those who threw their hats into the ring for the 2023 presidential elections. He threw money around for the realisation of this ambition, but he later stepped down for Bola Tinubu, who eventually won the primaries and the general election. He donated his campaign office in Port Harcourt for the Tinubu presidential campaign; such was the depth of their closeness. So, one would expect a reward for his good deed.
Society Watch gathered that after Tinubu won, it was rumoured that the chairman of Belema Oil was pencilled down for a ministerial appointment, this sprung up a barrage of criticism and a campaign of calumny.
Although some of his fans were quick to come to his defence, claiming the unfounded allegation was just a way to tarnish the hard-earned reputation of the billionaire oil tycoon.
The defence, however, did not bear any fruit as his political career suffered and his image greatly battered. His name was conspicuously missing from the ministerial list. Since then he has not been seen in any political gathering and this has set tongues wagging while some ask: what is next for Jack-Rich?
