Any way, i would have love the guy to remain in the position. He did not do anybody wrong. His only offence is that he made himself too visible ( by enganging in a lavish burial ceremony). This is what resulted in the media hype.I am in support of giving key government positions to as many as possible southsouth state citizens- irrespective of whoever it is. The nigerian state is not the exclusive asset of the north and the west. The south and east is part holders as well. It is only when fairness in powersharing is percieved this way that we can achieve even development across the federation- otherwise politicians will continue to be only interested in getting into power and not coming to change things for the better.
Sometimes the media feeds the public wit useless news as anenih did this, ibori did this, lulu did this- and all that. The truth is that we the people from the south south need people that can stand out and compete strongly with other folks in the politica arena of this country, if we are really serious about wanting developments to come to us. And you must know that- this can not be done with empty hands( we tried it before with KenSaro Wiwa of blessed memories-it did not favour us). You need all the resources (manpower, influence, money , political manipulations etc) to stand tall with the key players from other regions that have always been in the system .At the moment, if you are not a vicious fighter in the polity notting comes to you.Thats why if any one of us manage to get to the top- let us do our best to rally around them and give them our support. Instead of trying to be the good nigerian by shouting with others -crucify him. There is nottin that is been done fairly any where in the world today. You are expected to compete with others to get your fair share. Nobody will do anything for you. If they were fair with us - we will not have the problems we are experiencing in the niger delta today. All over the federation and abroad nigerians are finding various means to survive on their own. They dont get support from the state. The state is not concerned about you- Instead it feeds on you. Nigeria eats its babies.