Ex-Customs Boss, Ibrahim Mero’s Song of Lamentation
Ask Prince Ibrahim Mera, a former Deputy ComptrollerGeneral, Nigeria Customs Service, to spell out his most cherished ambition, and he will probably tell you that he wants to be governor of his state, Kebbi.
This is one dream he has always pursued with great determination. But either by design or accident, the most sought position has again eluded him.
Society Watch gathered that he failed to secure the All Progressives Congress’ ticket for the next year governorship election in the state.
It was gathered that the billionaire ex-Customs topshot did not pass the screening organised by the party recently, thereby foreclosing his ambition of wresting power from the incumbent governor, Abubakar Bagudu.
Although a source revealed that he is not taking this without a fight, the general belief is that “his ambition is as good as dead!”
“He may likely go to another party for his governorship aspiration,” a source added.
However, another source said that it would be easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for him to become the number one citizen of the state.
“It is difficult for Mera to become a governor anywhere. He does not have the temperament to hold such a political office. Besides he is too arrogant. He should just stay back and enjoy his retirement,’’ another source hinted.
Though many wonder about the source of his stupendous wealth, those close to him maintained that his wealth could be traceable to the vast Estate bequeathed to him by his late father.
Mera, who is also described as a car freak, has properties in some states across Nigeria, including Argungu in Birnin-Kebbi, Lagos, Kaduna, Abuja as well as in London.