ONCE upon a time, the bird community gathered to choose a king from among their ranks. After much deliberation, they selected Sikpogho, a bird renowned for his intelligence. However, the coronation ceremony was postponed to allow the birds to observe Sikpogho’s behavior.
Tragically, Sikpogho’s demeanor changed dramatically soon after his selection. He began to fly erratically, demanding that other birds bow their heads so he could defecate on them. This appalling behavior continued for days, shocking the entire bird community.
As news of Sikpogho’s actions spread, the birds were filled with disappointment and fear. They realized that if Sikpogho was capable of such tyranny before being crowned, he would be ruthless once he held power.
“We cannot allow him to rule over us,” the birds concluded. “If he demands our humiliation now, he will surely destroy us when he becomes king.”
And so, the birds collectively decided to revoke Sikpogho’s candidacy and choose a new leader.
Question
What’s the moral of this fable and how can it be used to regulate Nigerian power politics?
