For too long, many Nigerians have underestimated the power of politics. There is a common belief that as long as the economy is thriving, politics can be ignored. But history tells a different story. Extractive politics—where power is concentrated in the hands of a few—inevitably leads to extractive economies that enrich elites while leaving the majority behind.
Before examining the unfolding crisis in Rivers State and its wider implications for Nigeria's economy, it is worth considering the insights of a seasoned public servant on the relat
