After the presidential election,Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan declared there was 'no victor,no vanquish'. While we could argue it was said in the euphoria of the moment,we could also say it was just sportsmanlike.But then,depending on context he was looking at it,he may have been right.Surely that context never considered pastor Tunde Bakare.
Right from the moment he was chosen as Gen.Mohammadu Buhari's running mate at CPC until the elections were conducted,I had wondered what was going through his mind.Would he finally succumb to pressure of 'dirty' politics,considering his background?To his credit,he didn't.
But then,after the elections,he has been called all sorts of names,rightly or wrongly,for his role.Some say he was actually selfish,and considered personal gain.Else,why wouldn't he accept to step down for an ACN vice-president during the ACN-CPC merger talk that broke down?But then,I ask,who would?
Whatever one must say,he had his own vision while accepting Buhari's offer as a running mate.And who says men of God can't mix it up politically?It even makes it better,as they would join hands to rid the nation of politics of rancour.
I think Bakare's reputation would never remain the same,however.For one,the deaths in the north after the elections would live long with him.Afterall,it was his CPC,directly or indirectly,that erupted the riots.
Well,he of all would realise he has a lot of work to do in order to command such audience again,without politics being an issue.Difficult,if not impossible.