Political Gladiators

This book takes the reader through a thrilling and roller-coaster panoramic tour into the realm of power (politics) unveiling unwritten rules and prescribing timeless gems for a successful outing in the game of politics. To survive and succeed in the gladiatorial arena you must be a risk taker understand the dynamics of power calculus and the centrality of political economy (the purse) spread your political tentacles maintain a good reputation beware of the merchant of evil in the arena never bite the finger that fed you learn to accept defeat welcome criticism criticizes constructively leave the stage when the ovation is loudest among other unwritten rules. Politics no doubt is an intricate game full of uncertainties. It needs careful calculation; hence politicians need to be calculative tactical and meticulous in every move they make. Players who ignore this fact suffer setbacks. The fact that politics deals with human beings who cannot be subjected to laboratory tests make the game unpredictable. Unfortunately many politicians are into the game of politics without a grand strategy not even knowing its meaning rudiments and how it should be played. This has resulted in disappointments for many others have gone into relegation while others’ political careers have abruptly ended .......