Wole Oke 101: The Beginner’s Guide for Winning Power Without Blinking - Oracle of the grassroots

....in Nigeria, power respects movement, not meditation

There are politicians, and then there are power tacticians men who don’t just play the game, but redesign the board while smiling politely across the table. 

Honourable Wole Oke is a professor in that elite category. If you’re new to Nigerian politics, fret not. Today’s lecture is straight from the gospel of Wole: how to flip loyalty like pancakes and still get a standing ovation from the kitchen.

Lesson one? Belong everywhere and nowhere. Party ideologies are for textbooks and manifestos; in the real world, a good political future is better than a good political past. Wole Oke, who served the PDP like a faithful steward for decades, has now moonwalked into the APC not with shame, but with a king’s welcome. No awkward press conference. No philosophical justification. Just power, precision, and positioning.

Lesson two: Flatter the right egos. In Nigerian politics, competence is optional, but respect is mandatory. Oke knows this dance. His ability to toast the titans, toast the terrain, and toast to himself without breaking a sweat is a masterclass in “high-level rapport.” The moment he stepped into his new party, he was not a defector.

Lesson three: Build alliances before you burn bridges. The man didn’t jump ship; he had another one built beside it years in advance. That’s how you defect with dignity. His political charm offensive was so smooth, some APC leaders are still wondering if he ever left. He blends in like seasoning in a pot of stew subtle, necessary, and suddenly.

And finally, lesson four: Never blink. Nigerian politics isn’t for the squeamish. If your conscience is louder than your calculator, you’ll be outplayed. Wole Oke keeps his eyes on the prize, not the protests. While others rant about principles, he’s busy picking committee slots and strategizing for a Senate seat. He didn’t come to explain. He came to win.

In an age where political identity is a fashion accessory, Wole Oke teaches us that adaptability isn’t a betrayal, it’s a survival strategy. His journey from PDP stalwart to APC hopeful isn’t a contradiction; it’s a confirmation that in Nigeria, power respects movement, not meditation.

So take notes, young aspirants. The gospel according to Wole is clear: switch lanes, say the right names, and never, ever play the game with your heart.