THE POLITICAL GBOKO-GBAALA: THE RISE OF OPPORTUNISTIC FENCE-JUMPERS.

THE POLITICAL GBOKO-GBAALA: THE RISE OF OPPORTUNISTIC FENCE-JUMPERS.

By Fagboro Aladekomo.

In recent times, the political landscape within Ekiti State has been increasingly threatened by the disturbing culture of Gboko-gbaala — a form of opportunistic political fence-jumping where individuals move from one political camp to another without regard for principle, ideology, or collective interest.

This trend is not only disappointing but also deeply revealing. It reflects a dangerous pattern that goes beyond ordinary ambition or political survival. Many of these actors appear to have emerged from an acephalous political background — a culture where discipline is weak, loyalty is temporary, and constituted authority is treated with little respect. In such an environment, political allegiance becomes disposable, while the guidance of party elders and leadership is ignored at convenience.

What we now witness is a political culture of kebesimu — childish and unstable movement from one camp to another merely to display relevance or agility. Some individuals now mistake inconsistency for strategy and instability for political intelligence. This is not progressive politics; it is a game of convenience that weakens institutions, destroys trust, and ridicules the very essence of democratic engagement.

Politics, by its nature, demands discipline, ideological direction, patience, and respect for structure. It is not a platform for endless experimentation or selfish political acrobatics. Those who practice this Gboko-gbaala style of politics must understand that credibility and influence are earned through consistency, sacrifice, and loyalty — not through constant defection and opportunism.

Therefore, it has become necessary to sound a clear warning: this culture of political kebesimu must stop. Those involved should retrace their steps and embrace a more responsible and principled approach to political participation. No political system can thrive where there is no respect for leadership, no commitment to collective goals, and no adherence to party structure.

If we truly desire a political system that commands respect and delivers meaningful development, then this acephalous disposition — marked by indiscipline, instability, and disregard for order — must give way to accountability, loyalty, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Only then can politics regain its dignity and genuinely serve the people.

Write By Fagboro Aladekomo from Ekiti East.