Nigerians celebrated twenty five years of Democracy last Wednesday, June 12. I did not mean to dampen the enthusiasm. I am not a killjoy. But democracy is not a declaration, it is a praxis. It is not what we wish, but what we live. Is this something to voice out in a country that has rolled out the drums to celebrate Democracy Day? I remember a basic Read More…
Former Nigerian Bar Association president Olumide Akpata sailed to victory in the Labour Party’s primary election, securing the party’s nomination for the upcoming Edo governorship election scheduled for September 21st. Akpata garnered a convincing 316 votes, leaving his closest contender, Kenneth Imansuangbon, far behind with just seven votes. Professor Sunday Eromosele and Sergius Ogun managed Read More…
Coup-making is not the exclusive preserve of soldiers or the armed forces. Civilians, too, do stage coups. In Nigeria, we have had our fair share of coups and counter-coups and have resolved that our collective aspirations as a people are best served by a government of the people, for the people, and by the people. Read More…
Nangolo Mbumba, stepping into the role of interim president following Hage Geingob’s demise, firmly declares he won’t contest the upcoming elections, paving the way for Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. This unprecedented move sets the stage for potential history, as Nandi-Ndaitwah could become Namibia’s first female president. Mbumba’s announcement, atypical in African politics, emphasises his commitment to a Read More…
On November 7, Democrats and abortion rights advocates secured a series of significant electoral victories, signalling the continued potency of reproductive rights as a central issue for Democrats leading up to the 2024 presidential race. Notably, these wins were achieved in conservative strongholds, marking a remarkable turn of events. In the state of Ohio, which Read More…
In a resounding verdict, the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) has upheld the legitimacy of President Bola Tinubu’s election victory. The court firmly rejected the petitions brought forth by Mr. Peter Obi of the Labour Party and his party, as well as Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Presiding over the proceedings, Read More…
In a much-anticipated decision scheduled for Wednesday, the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal (PEPT) is poised to render its verdict on petitions challenging the outcome of the presidential election that ushered Bola Tinubu into the highest office of the land, as announced by the court registrar on Monday. The presidential contest held in February saw Bola Read More…
The National Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal convened in Lagos has invalidated the victory of Seyi Sowunmi, the Labour Party (LP) candidate, as the House of Representatives representative for Ojo Federal Constituency in Lagos State. Instead, the three-member tribunal, presided over by Justice Abdullahi Ozegya, has pronounced Lanre Ogunyemi, the candidate from the All Progressives Congress Read More…
“All those involved in snatching ballot boxes and committing all sorts of voter suppression crimes should be arrested and prosecuted”, declared Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, Nigeria’s former president in reaction to reported incidents of ballot disruption in Bayelsa State. He spoke the minds of many of his compatriots in different parts of the country who had Read More…
With the exception of Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), who represents Anambra South, 13 incumbent Anambra members of the National Assembly have lost their seats. This is the aftermath of the Independent National Electoral Commission conducted National Assembly elections and the announcement of the results of February 25. (INEC). According to Read More…
