By ZIK GBEMRE Violence at the Ward Level — A Warning Signal THE violence that trailed the recent All Progressives Congress (APC) ward and local government congresses in Oghara, Delta State, has reopened old debates about the state’s political culture. Among those affected was House of Representatives member Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, who condemned the attacks and pledged […]
Low Turnout in 2023 Sets a Dangerous Precedent NIGERIA’S 2027 general elections may see the lowest voter turnout in the nation’s democratic history, experts warn, as concerns over credibility, security, and public trust intensify. In the 2023 presidential election, only 26.71% of registered voters—approximately 24.97 million out of 93.47 million—participated, marking the lowest engagement since […]
Operational Hurdles Mar FCT Area Council Elections ELECTION observers have highlighted significant operational challenges during the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council polls, warning that the issues may have undermined voter confidence and participation. The concerns were raised by the Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) and the Bridging Social Inclusion Gaps Initiative (BISIGI) at […]
KAA The Presidency Isn’t the Whole Story POLITICIAL discourse in Nigeria often revolves around the presidency — personalities, manifestos, and party rivalries dominate headlines. But a growing chorus of commentators argues that the real engine room of governance lies elsewhere: the National Assembly. The legislative arm, made up of the Nigerian Senate and the House […]
By MAXWELL IDAMA Reopening the Education Conversation in Delta EDUCATION policy is once again at the centre of political discourse in Delta State. Observers argue that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori may be gradually recalibrating aspects of tertiary education governance associated with the tenure of former governor Ifeanyi Okowa. Under Okowa’s administration, tuition adjustments in state-owned institutions reportedly […]
By OCHKO EDAFE Beyond Party Lines: A Growing Frustration in Delta Politics A wave of political criticism is gaining momentum in Delta State, framed not around party loyalty but around economic reality. At the heart of the argument is a blunt accusation: that the same political template associated with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) — concentration […]
By CHINO OBASI A Lingering Question Over Religious Dominance “WHICH is the dominant religion in Nigeria?” The question resurfaces periodically, often amplified by political undertones and public anxieties. For many citizens, it is less about statistics and more about identity, power, and the constitutional character of the nation. Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, has long been […]
By SEN RICH KAY A Party Divided Against Itself THE internal struggle for control of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State has erupted into open confrontation, with parallel ward executives now produced by rival blocs. On one side stands the faction aligned with former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege, former Governor James Ibori, and […]
Beyond the Simplified Map PUBLIC conversations about the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970) often compress the secessionist state of Biafra into the modern five states of Nigeria’s South-East. Yet archival records, demographic realities of the late 1960s, and testimonies from affected communities complicate that narrative. When Lt. Col. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu declared the Republic of Biafra […]
A Reform That Sparked a Firestorm WHEN the National Assembly amended Nigeria’s Electoral Act to make electronic transmission of results discretionary rather than mandatory, it triggered more than a legislative adjustment — it ignited a political storm. What lawmakers describe as a pragmatic response to infrastructural realities has been framed by critics as a calculated […]