This class of leaders has traversed either the red and green chambers of the National Assembly, gaining not just lawmaking experience, but a mastery of Nigeria’s complex political terrain. For much of Nigeria’s democratic journey since 1999, executive power has often been portrayed as the pinnacle of political ambition, overshadowing the legislature, which, though constitutionally co-equal, has struggled to match the influence and visibility of governors and presidents. However, a deeper exploration of Nigeria’s Fourth...