Nollywood actress Rita Edochie has expressed concern over what she describes as the declining standards of Nigerian politics.

She lamented that the political space has become increasingly diluted, noting that almost anyone can now aspire to political office, even without clear qualifications, competence, or meaningful ideas to contribute.

According to her, there was a time when political participation in Nigeria was more structured, and individuals who contested for positions were thoroughly assessed and expected to meet defined standards. She contrasted that with the present situation, where, in her view, such benchmarks appear to have weakened significantly.

Edochie further questioned how politics evolved into what she described as a space where individuals with little or no vision are able to present themselves for leadership roles, expressing disappointment over the current state of affairs.

Her Words…

“Politics has been badly degraded; anything and everything can now come out to contest, even with nothing to offer, Alu Mee!

You no get integrity and captivity, so hide your face biko.

When Nigeria was Nigeria, every contestant had to have a concrete evaluation and must be equal to the task before coming out to contest for any small political office. I am not talking about a governship, just a small local government position. You must be thoroughly evaluated and eligible.

But today, almost anyone can run for office, regardless of competence, vision, or what they have to offer the people.

Public office is now treated as an open stage for anyone and everyone, including those with neither the capacity nor the character, nor the genuine solutions needed, to serve the people.

I don’t know when politics became a dumping ground for people who swim in the pool of illusions.

Everybody wants to make him face show and make him shoe shine.

I’ve just been seeing things, and I can only laugh. Though we are still waiting for the freedom of the people in captivity, and I say it is well, since a saying has it that we should give thanks no matter the situation. If you believe it in respect to the situation of Nigeria today”.

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