By NJORIGE LYNUS THE All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos has dismissed claims by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is silencing the opposition. APC spokesperson Seye Oladejo said the ADC’s allegations were baseless, describing them as “the political equivalent of a mosquito accusing a lion of roaring too loudly.” He […]
By MELVIN KOFFA NIGERIA stands at a pivotal moment in its democratic journey, with a proposed constitutional amendment aiming to reserve seats for women in the National and State Houses of Assembly. Experts, policymakers, and gender advocates argue that this legislation could finally challenge decades of systemic exclusion and ensure women have a meaningful voice […]
By TIMOTHY HAGGERTY-NWOKOLO ACROSS Nigeria’s political landscape, a familiar storm is raging again — the gale of defections. Governors and political heavyweights are leaping from one party to another, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerging as the new sanctuary for many. Their reasons, as always, are cloaked in lofty rhetoric: “national interest,” “unity,” “support […]
By TINA TOLUTOPE IN Nigeria’s increasingly theatrical democracy, the microphone often speaks louder than the manifesto. From campaign grounds that resemble concert arenas to coronation ceremonies turned into political stages, music has become both the heartbeat and the distortion of political communication. What began as creative cultural expression has evolved into a system of political […]
By NJORIGE LYNUS NIGERIA’S newly confirmed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has entered the political spotlight with bold promises to restore integrity and public trust in the country’s electoral process. His commitment to making elections so credible that “the loser will congratulate the winner” has ignited widespread debate across […]
BY STEPHEN CHUKS DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the South-South region to take the ongoing digital membership registration seriously, describing it as a key step toward modernizing the party’s structure and promoting greater accountability and inclusion. The governor made the call […]
By DAVID JOHN-FLUKE IN Nigeria’s political chessboard, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is not just a player—he’s the board itself. Every appointment, every alliance, every silence seems part of a calculated design to consolidate power under the guise of democracy. The appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as INEC Chairman isn’t routine. It’s strategic—another move in […]
By TOSAN OYAKHILOME-AKAHOMEN THE Nigerian Political Scientists Association (NPSA) has criticised the country’s political parties for what it described as a consistent disregard for democratic norms and the rule of law. In a statement titled “Reflecting on Nigeria @65: Political Parties and Democracy” and signed by its president, Prof. Hassan Saliu, the association said most […]
By NJORIGE LYNUS THE Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has barred participants from using mobile phones during its enlarged stakeholders’ meeting scheduled for Sunday at the Government House Banquet Hall, Asaba, citing security reasons. In a statement, State Publicity Secretary Valentine Onojeghuo said invitees must leave their phones in their vehicles […]
By JULIET EKANEM FROM its parades of election banners to the pomp of state inaugurals, Nigeria presents itself as a democracy. Yet peel back the layers, and what emerges is something far darker: a kleptocracy built on the laws of appearance, not justice. Defining the Kleptocracy A true democracy is one in which power both […]