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Democracy, governance and credible elections (1) – Column

Democracy, governance and credible elections (1) – Column

By abiodun KOMOLAFE There is a problem about the institutional framework in which the Nigerian state as presently constituted is based. To have democracy, good governance and credible elections, there must be institutional reforms and great accountability in government. The three are interwoven, only that we tend to think that democracy is all about elections. In any case, the fact that those ingredients are currently missing is an indication that Nigeria still has a long way to go. After all, without democracy and governance, there can’t be credible elections. To put it politely, Nigeria, even as we speak, has very…
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I will not think twice about backing Peter Obi in 2027, if.. – Atiku

I will not think twice about backing Peter Obi in 2027, if.. – Atiku

Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) ca for president in the 2023 election, hinted at the possibility of supporting Peter Obi, the candidate of the Labour Party, in the 2027 election. The former vice president, who is currently in discussions to unite with certain opposition political parties, stated that if the party selects the former governor of Anambra, he would readily support Obi in the upcoming election. According to The Sun, during an interview with BBC Hausa Service, Atiku disclosed this suggestion. OHAFIATV reported that Obi and Atiku recently held a private meeting, sparking rumours that several opposition political…
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Abuja: Wike declares a nine-day “FCT Week” to kick off projects..

Abuja: Wike declares a nine-day “FCT Week” to kick off projects..

Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, has announced a nine-day "FCT Week" to mark the official opening of completed projects in the FCT. President Bola Tinubu has authorized this schedule for the opening of finished projects. Wike shared this information after completing the final inspection of ongoing projects set for commissioning in the FCT. The commercial launch of the Abuja Rail Mass Transit on May 27 will kick off FCT Week. During FCT Week, the President will unveil various projects, including the Vice President's official residence, the Outer Southern Motorway (OSEX), and the B6 and B12 Circle Road. Wike…
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How can West Africa combat terrorism? Tinubu explains this to President Faye of Senegal during his visit.

How can West Africa combat terrorism? Tinubu explains this to President Faye of Senegal during his visit.

On Thursday, President Bola Tinubu hosted Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Tinubu stated that a purpose and structure alignment in West Africa would effectively address the challenges facing the region during their brief interactive session at the Presidential Villa. Tinubu asserts that cooperation among West African nations is necessary to tackle the multifaceted issues of poverty, human trafficking, banditry, and terrorism. He counselled the region's leaders to make the people the centre of governance, pointing out that democracy loses its essence when the people are not the centre of attention. The president underlined that constitutional order, democratic governance, and democratic…
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Rivers crisis: PDP tells stranded lawmakers, “Our position has not changed.”

Rivers crisis: PDP tells stranded lawmakers, “Our position has not changed.”

Nothing, according to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), will cause it to rethink its stance on the seats that former members of the Rivers State House of Assembly who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) are taking vacation from. The major opposition political party made it clear that it was not being pressured to back down from its legal stance by anyone. The party claimed to have already made it as obvious as possible that, as of December 11, 2023, the lawmakers were no longer members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. On that precise day, the roughly…
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