When in 2003 I read 'THE PRINCE', A book authored by Niccolo Machiavelli a great Italian Political Philosopher. I argued within myself over the assertion that POLITICS is a "No Permanent Friend nor Permanent Enemy BUT Permanent interest" Game.
I came to a conclusion that Machiavelli must be a selfishly wicked capitalist, whose principle for politics defiles logic & love for humanity, juxtaposing his theories with that of Friedrick Engels and Karl Max who both coauthored "THE COMMUNIST MANIFESTO".
I continued with this belief that politics should never be about self interest but strengthening relationship and pursuing a cause with the long term/bigger picture of COMMUNISM in mind.
However, considering the turn of events and the existing realities, judging from our kind of politics as a nation, and in a more closer look; our kind of politics as a people in Ogun State.
I am tempted to AGREE with Niccolo Machiavelli's position that politics is basically about INTEREST of players!
This is the reality in practical politics which may not be emphasized in theories nor agree with morals!
Indeed, Niccolo Machiavelli is not only a great political philosopher but also a very deep and foresighted Political Prophet.
Copyright: Julius Babatunde Oyedokun
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