Fathers Lead Rescue Coalition, Children Sit in Power: Nigerians Question Political Irony
Fathers Lead Rescue Coalition, Children Sit in Power: Nigerians Question Political Irony
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A recent viral social media post has sparked conversations nationwide about political consistency and the perceived irony in Nigeria’s current political landscape. The post draws attention to two serving members of the House of Representatives: Hon. Blessing Onyechi Onuh, daughter of former Senate President David Mark, and Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai.
What has caught the attention of many Nigerians is that both legislators, despite hailing from families traditionally affiliated with different political leanings, are currently serving under the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform — the same party their fathers have often criticized or distanced themselves from publicly.
This development is especially striking as both elder statesmen — David Mark, a prominent PDP figure, and Nasir El-Rufai, a staunch APC strategist — are said to be key influencers in recent coalition movements aimed at “rescuing” Nigeria. The viral post summed up public sentiment with the sarcastic punchline:
“Their daddies want to rescue us from their children.”
The online reactions have been mixed, ranging from humor to outright criticism. Some citizens see it as further evidence of entrenched political dynasties, while others argue it’s a sign of Nigeria’s political fluidity where personal ambition often overshadows party ideology.
As the country inches closer to another election cycle, the irony of these family-political dynamics continues to provoke debates about generational leadership, party principles, and the sincerity of the so-called rescue missions led by veteran politicians.
