Dokpesi vs Jonathan

Nigerians are being treated to a weird drama: A prominent media mogul seems determined to face down the president of the federation! They are both important sons of the Niger Delta region, and are both interested in the 2011 presidential election - one as aspirant, the other as campaign manager for another aspirant; all three members of the ruling party!! Throw the Oct 1 bomb blasts in the mix, including the security-quizzing of Dr Raymond Dokpesi, and we have an intriguing saga in the making!!!

Now, allegations and counter-allegations are flying and clashing around, making things messier and somewhat murkier. The final truth is weeks or months away. Is it years? We wait.

President Goodluck Jonathan must do his job as president and avoid negative politics, Dr Dokpesi must keep his focus on his job as campaign manager of ex-military president Ibrahim Babangida. Let the security agencies do their job on the bomb blasts, and AIT management do their job on the FIFA Under-17 bills charged to the FGN.

If I were these gentlemen, I'll put NIGERIA first in all thoughts, posturing, actions and prayers. Both of them can do with some intervention from GENUINE Nigerian Elders. Now.