Nigeria: It's Not Easy As an Opposition Senator in Nigeria - Ngige

The name Dr CHRIS NWABUEZE NGIGE sure rings a bell any day, as the man who accentuated the evil of political god-fatherism in Nigerian politics. In this interview with our CORRESPONDENT, EMMANUEL NZOMIWU, Ngige, 62, a former Anambra State Governor, now Senator representing Anambra Central in the National Assembly speaks on how specifically he has impacted his constituents, bills and amendments he initiated or motions moved, why he is quiet about a return to the upper legislative chamber, and indeed, his next political move, among others. Excerpts.

The 2015 general election holds next February, and many have expressed interest various positions, including the one you occupy, but you have been quiet. Are you re-contesting, or grooming a successor?

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