By rising each time he fell, Soludo has, at the very least, demonstrated his staying power. In the context of Nigeria, politics is not only a ‘dirty game’, it is indeed, a blood sport. Best advice to those betting their bottom dollar on Soludo is, take a pause for breath. In the world of politics, however, Soludo would find that, sometimes, ramming home objective facts and workable solution is not always the best option. In his acceptance speech, broadcast live on TV, last week, Soludo reeled out his early achievements as a professional, and his meteoric rise to the top, having walked the corridors of financial powerhouses around the world.

Source: Punch June 28, 2021 23:20 UTC