The Inheritance and the Pen of Fire
1 And it came to pass, in the land of Anambra, a region flowing with palm oil and the lamentations of its people, that a new governor arose, whose name was Soludo, a man of letters and of numbers, even a Professor from the ancient halls of learning.
2 And Soludo, upon ascending the throne of governance, did survey the treasury of the land, and lo, it was found wanting. For the coffers were as dry as the Harmattan wind, and the inheritance left unto him by Obiano, the former ruler, was but a paltry sum, scarce enough to fill a beggar’s purse.
3 And Soludo did sigh deeply, for the debts of the land were manifold, stretching forth like the mighty Niger River, threatening to drown the dreams of the people. Yet, no word of harsh judgment or public lamentation did escape his lips concerning the one who had departed.
4 But it was known throughout the land that Soludo possessed a pen of fire, and his tongue was as the pen of a ready writer, ever swift to castigate those whom he deemed his superiors in the realm of counsel, or those who sought the highest seat of power.
5 For in the days of old, when Ngozi, the daughter of Okonjo, did preside over the nation’s treasury, Soludo did rise up and pen many an epistle, filled with strong words and dire warnings, accusing her of squandering the riches of the land and of leading the people astray.
6 And the words of Soludo were sharp as a two-edged sword, cutting deep into the heart of the matter, and the land did buzz with the contention between the Professor and the Minister.
7 Now, in these latter days, when Peter, the son of Obi, did seek the highest office in the land, even the presidency of all Nigeria, Soludo did once more unsheath his pen of fire.
8 And he did declare before all the people, in the public squares and upon the speaking screens, that Peter’s past deeds in Anambra were but trifles, and that his ambition to rule the nation would come to naught.
9 And the followers of Peter, who were called Obidients, did rise up in wrath, and their voices were as a mighty storm, raging against Soludo and his pronouncements.
10 But Soludo, being a man of firm resolve, did not flinch, but did pen yet another scroll, proclaiming his right to speak truth unto power, and defying the clamor of the multitudes.
11 And thus, Soludo, the Governor of Anambra, did rule with a watchful eye upon his inheritance, and with a pen ever ready to engage in battles of words with those who walked in the high places.