Diet and habits: Usually unfit with a thick neck and pot belly, this creature enjoys the high life. Can
become extremely volatile during elections and will resort to a tactic called rigging to ensure its survival.
Habitat and Range: Can be found in large abundance in the political entity called Nigeria. Large numbers
can be found in the capital city called Abuja.
Senses: Deaf, Dumb and Blind to everything except its own bullshit
Intelligence: The mental capacity of the naija politician is still being explored, but going by anecdotal
evidence the average naija politician has the IQ of a ten year old child.
Personality: This creature is title hungry and loves to be addressed as "Chief", "Alhaji", "Dr", "Prof",
"Engnr", "Pastor" etc
Adaptation: Has adapted extremely well to the Nigerian political environment
Reproduction: Extremely fertile with many partners and offspring.
Impact: Extremely bad for its environment as it consumes all economic resources available. This creature
sees public office as a means for amassing wealth.
Status: Sadly this creature is not an endangered species...
posted by
ijebuman
# 6:13 PM
Comments:
LOL!! A critique of naija politicians.
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posted by
Calabar Gal
: 10:39 PM
This blogger uses the metaphor of a human as social being to project the character and qualities of Nigerian politicians.
The lexical item 'naija' is a Pidgin word meaning Nigerian in standard English. Clearly, he casts doubts on the suitability
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