2027: We must work toward credible elections – Nwankwo
Clement Nwankwo, who leads the Civil Society Situation Room, has asked Nigerians and all political stakeholders to do more than just hope for free and fair elections in 2027. He believes that achieving credible elections requires real effort from everyone involved. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television, Nwankwo said that wishing for change without […]
Democracy Day: Gani Adams, Falana call for true federalism, new constitution
On Democracy Day, Chief Gani Adams, the leader of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), spoke about how Nigeria needs real federalism to grow faster. He made this call during the 25th OPC June 12 Lecture in Lagos. Adams, who is also the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland and head of the Oodua Progressive Union worldwide, said […]
Ensure presidency is zoned to South – Group to Atiku’s coalition
A political group known as the South-North Progressives Forum (SNPF) has called on the coalition led by Atiku Abubakar and Nasir El-Rufai to support a Southern presidential candidate in the 2027 elections. The group’s leader, Onyekwulisi Ikechwuku, made this appeal during a press conference in Abuja. The event was held under the theme, “The South […]
Arewa youths applaud Tinubu, INEC over dismissal of three RECs
The Arewa Youths Consultative Forum (AYCF) has commended President Bola Tinubu and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for their decision to dismiss three suspended Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) from Adamawa, Sokoto, and Abia States. AYCF’s President General, Yerima Shettima, praised the move, calling it a positive step towards rebuilding public trust in Nigeria’s election […]
Nigerians Ramp Up Efforts to Remove Presidential Control Over INEC and Judiciary
In Nigeria, there is growing support for a movement that aims to strip the president of certain powers, especially those related to the country’s electoral commission and judiciary. This effort, led by a new coalition called the Save Democracy Mega Alliance 2027 (SDMA’27), is pushing for constitutional amendments that would reduce the president’s authority over […]
Senator Ndume Claims Nigerian Electoral Process Is Intentionally Complicated for Manipulation
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Southern Borno, has raised concerns about Nigeria’s election process, stating that it is deliberately made complicated to allow for manipulation. He shared his views during an interaction with journalists in Kano after a Senate retreat focused on constitutional review. Ndume questioned the logic behind creating new bodies for conducting elections every […]
Obaigbena Urges Nigerian Military to Stop Arresting Civilian Protesters
Chief Nduka Obaigbena, the esteemed publisher of Thisday newspaper, has made a compelling appeal to the Nigerian military regarding its treatment of civilian protesters. Speaking at the 2024 third quarter Nigerian Army Civil-Military Cooperation Media Chat in Makurdi, the capital of Benue State, Obaigbena urged the military to cease its arrests of peaceful protesters. He […]
Nigerian Elections Have Become Monetized Selections, Says Pastor Giwa
In a troubling assessment of Nigeria’s electoral landscape, Pastor Adewale Giwa, the Senior Pastor of the Awaiting The Second Coming of Christ Ministry, has publicly condemned the ongoing monetization of elections. He asserts that what was once a fundamental democratic process has devolved into a system where the highest bidders dictate the outcomes, undermining the […]