Nicholas Ukachukwu’s Political Misadventures Linger

Nigerian politicians have been severally described as incurable optimists.

More than a few of them are ordinary paper tigers filled with over-bloated ego, such that in reality they cannot even win a ward in an election.  But their supporters would make them believe they can indeed win a country.  

This is exactly the case with Nicholas Ukachukwu, who was the flagbearer for the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the last governorship election in Anambra State.

Before the election, the serial contender carried himself like the next governor of the state. He looked Governor Charles Soludo in the eyes and called him unprintable names. The election campaign took a dangerous turn as contestants abandoned agenda-based campaigns and resorted to mudslinging, insults and throwing of tantrums.

Ukachukwu reportedly threw money around like a drunken sailor with the belief that it would pave the way for him to get the plum job. But alas! He was disappointed again as he was pummeled by the incumbent governor.

Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) scored 422,664 votes to defeat Ukachukwu, his closest rival, who polled 99,445 votes.

Perhaps if Ukachukwu had been told the truth about his political standing, he would have continued with his business where he calls the shots. With yet another defeat, people have begun to wonder if Ukachukwu would ever realise his most cherished ambition.