When the primary election of the Peoples Democratic Party [PDP] for picking its candidate for the position of the chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) took place on November 21, 2009, Micah Jiba set what could be regarded as a new record in the history of PDP primaries. 

Due to government inefficiency especially at state and local government levels, energetic and pragmatic Nigerians are resorting to digging boreholes from which they draw water for their families to quench their thirst. The people cannot wait any longer for their elected officials, who refused to do the job of providing clean water to their neglected constituents. 

Looking back to what gave rise to the present  situation in Nigeria, all that would be remembered is how the former President Olusegun Obasanjo contributed to it negatively. The former President ensured that he bequeathed a sick man as his successor at the expense of other healthy and qualified northerners like IBB, Aliyu Gusau, etc that showed interest in the plum job. Obasanjo preferred anointing to proper conduct of primaries. 

When Acting President Goodluck Jonathan announced the dissolution of the Federal Executive Council, many were doubtful if he will be able to form a formidable Council that will have men and women of varied experience and background. Skeptics  are of the opinion that the acting president may eventually take a wrong step by nominating old and worn out hands into the EXCOF and consequently, take us to where we are coming from and not necessarily where we need to be.