My Spirit No Longer Aligns with Their Vision
By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze
In Nigeria, when a politician says, “My spirit no longer aligns with their vision,” it’s not a spiritual problem — it’s a stomach condition.
Don’t be deceived by the Bible verses or Qur’anic quotes. Don’t let the voice crack or “tears of betrayal” fool you. When Honorable says his “spirit misaligned,” what he really means is:
“Dem no give me ticket.”
That’s it. No epiphany. No moral awakening. Just one dashed political ambition wrapped in spiritual grammar.
These are the same men who swore loyalty to “the party of the people,” but the moment their name doesn’t appear on the “selected delegates” list, they begin receiving divine SMS from God the Father of Cross-Carpeting.
Let’s break it down:
- Monday: They’re declaring for governorship under Party A.
- Tuesday: Screening fails.
- Wednesday: “After wide consultations with my people…”
- Thursday: Welcome to Party B.
- Friday: Thanksgiving.
- Saturday: New branded Ankara.
- Sunday: They declare “this is where my destiny belongs.”
By the next election? Rinse and repeat.
These are political chameleons, only that chameleons change colour — these ones change conscience. And the Nigerian public? We’ve heard it all:
“I can no longer be part of a party that has lost direction.”
Direction? Oga, you were the one driving it toward the ditch since 2015.
“The vision of the party no longer reflects my ideology.”
Ideology? You mean the same ideology that allowed you to build four houses during one tenure and commission one borehole?
They always say “the people called me to move.” Which people? Their PA and two praise-singers?
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Let’s call it what it is:
This is not spiritual misalignment. This is strategic repositioning for fresh allocation.
These spirits only begin to “misalign” after party primaries — never when wardrobe allowance enters. Never when contracts are awarded. Never when estacode lands. The spirit remains stable until it senses political menopause — then suddenly, it starts crying for deliverance.
And when they move to the new party, the hypocrisy reaches holy levels. You’ll hear:
“This is home. I was only away for a while, but destiny has brought me back.”
Bros, you were chased out. You’re not prodigal — you’re politically stranded.
But don’t worry — the new party will welcome him like a long-lost relative, because in Nigeria, defectors are not traitors — they’re strategic assets. Forget the fact that he insulted them on live TV last year. Now he’s “a man of experience.”
By next month, he’ll be on Channels TV talking about “building institutions” — even though he couldn’t build a functioning toilet in his ward.
And if you dare criticize him, he’ll say:
“Let us move on. We need to focus on the future.”
Of course — because if we look at the past, he’ll be in EFCC net.
This episode exposes the ugly truth:
In Nigerian politics, principle is a costume.
Spirit is a campaign tool.
And defection is just soft landing for rejected aspirants.
So, dear electorate, next time a politician tells you his “spirit no longer aligns,” just smile and say:
“Oga, abeg—na your belly no align.”
Professor MarkAnthony Ujunwa Nze is a distinguished Nigerian-born investigative journalist, public intellectual, and global governance analyst, whose work spans critical intersections of media, law, and policy. His expertise extends across strategic management, leadership, and international business law, where he brings a nuanced understanding of institutional dynamics, cross-border legal frameworks, and executive decision-making in complex global environments.
Currently based in New York, Professor Nze serves as a full tenured professor at the New York Centre for Advanced Research. There, he spearheads interdisciplinary research at the forefront of governance innovation, corporate strategy, and geopolitical risk. Widely respected for his intellectual rigor and principled advocacy, he remains a vital voice in shaping ethical leadership and sustainable governance across emerging and established democracies.