Politics: Why get involved?

Why get involved in politics, some may ask? Politics is a dirty game no doubt, but that is only because most people with genuine altruistic intentions are often too afraid to get involved lest they themselves be hurt, tarnished, or worse. Politics of violence, non-tolerance, character assasination, money-mongering is now the order of the day. Nigeria is in such abject shambles today mainly because unprincipled actors are playing the stage. Absolute mediocres are having a field day playing kings and queens! Votes for cash has somehow been accepted as a norm. To advocate any crusade against corruption is to invoke the wrath of the powers that be. We remain a nation devoid of conscience or any sense of duty. One can continue to lament over all these mishaps, or one can do something about it. And that is why me, you, and indeed every one of us should be actively involved in the political process.