Ratifying ‘monkey-counting’ party primaries?

The article delves into the concept of 'monkey-counting' party primaries, drawing a parallel to a past call for value re-orientation by Professor Jerry Gana during the military government of President Ibrahim Babangida. Gana's sermon urged every Nigerian to perform their roles diligently, whether as a cleaner or a teacher.

The author implies that contemporary political practices, particularly within party primaries, may fall short of this ideal. The phrase 'monkey-counting' suggests a process that is either superficial, chaotic, or lacks genuine substance, akin to counting monkeys rather than conducting a meaningful electoral exercise.

This critique points to a potential disconnect between the stated goals of political parties and the actual conduct of their internal selection processes. The piece raises questions about whether these primaries are designed to foster genuine democratic engagement or merely to fulfill a procedural requirement without true accountability or merit.