[Daily Trust] Democracy, widely recognised as the most favourable form of governance, has firmly rooted itself in the fabric of Nigerian society. Despite its firm establishment, the democratic process has, at times, been undermined by certain individuals. These so-called 'accidental politicians' often lack a genuine interest in governance and ascend to power not through popular vote but through the influence of their political patrons--referred to colloquially as 'godmothers' and 'godfathers'.
