Gov Ambode: The Tragedy Of Not Conquering The Self
By Akin Fadeyi While reading the book, Shadow: Five Presidents and the Legacy of Watergate by Bob Woodward, something fascinated me. Richard Nixon, former American President and the man at the centre of the Watergate scandal was on the cusp of political extinction as he faced the most disastrous period of his career. *Ambode The options for him were limited: One of it was to resign or face a disgraceful impeachment and trial. Nixon had to decide not just on the resignation, but also how to navigate his exit without going to jail. He would require state pardon from his likely successor, Vice President Gerald Ford. Nixon summoned his Chief of Staff, Alexander Haig, his right-hand man and a retired Army General for a brainstorm. They decided Haig had to see the Vice President, Gerald Ford and subtly negotiate Nixon’s post Presidency pardon. Gerald Ford had very protective aides. One of them was Robert Hartmann, detested and distrust...