Human Rights lawyer and activist, Femi Falana (SAN), has lamented that “plutocracy has replaced democracy in Nigeria,” the effect of which is that “people have lost confidence in the democratic process.” Falana stated this in a keynote address, titled: ‘General Elections in Nigeria 2023: A Review of the Nation’s Political Culture and Electoral Integrity’, and […]
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The governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, says he contested the gubernatorial election in the state against “enemies of democracy”. Speaking on Tuesday in an interview with Channels Television after his victory, Fintiri said those against his reelection wanted a woman to become governor without considering his performance. Earlier, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) […]
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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has called President Muhammadu Buhari to rescue Nigeria’s electoral process and democracy from imminent collapse. Reacting to the just concluded elections in Kogi and Bayelsa states, Idayat Hassan, CDD director, said the foundation of Nigeria’s democracy is facing serious challenges. Hassan condemned the violence and disruptions in the […]
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Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) having read through a press statement credited to Senator Magnus Abe formerly the Senator representing the Eastern Senatorial District of Rivers State and issued on 4th August, 2029 by PARRY SAROH BENSON his Spokesperson titled, “CHANGE IN NIGERIA’S DEMOCRACY, WORK IN PROGRESS – […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari, today, June 12 delivered a speech to mark the 2019 Democracy Day. In the speech he thanked Nigerians for their support and promised to take Nigerians to a greater height. Buhari also renamed the National Stadium in Abuja after “former President” Moshood Abiola. Read Buhari’s full Democracy Day Speech Protocols All Praise […]
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A bill to declare June 12 as a national public holiday passed has the second reading at the House of Representatives. The bill which is jointly sponsored by representatives Edward Pwajok and Kayode Oladele got through the necessary parliamentary procedure after a debate during Thursday’s plenary. The bill comes on the back of President Muhammadu […]
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The national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, says a full blown military government is better than the current administration. Speaking on Wednesday at a dinner to welcome those who left the All Progressives Congress (APC), Secondus alleged that the ruling party has foisted on the country “a kind of military democracy”. Senate […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari will on Tuesday make a national broadcast to the nation as part of activities to commemorate the 2018 Democracy Day. Mr Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, announced this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Adesina advised television and radio stations to hook up to […]
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The National Democracy Stakeholders Group (NSDG), a pro-democracy and non-profit organisation, says President Muhammadu Buhari will lead the 2018 edition of Democracy Solidarity Walk. NSDG’s Convener, Mr Kletsaint Akor, told newsmen on Sunday in Abuja that Buhari would lead the walk scheduled for May 29 at the Eagles Square, Abuja. He said that the walk, […]
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By Reuben Abati It is sad that many Nigerians today talk glibly about the possibility of a coup or of military intervention in politics. They make it seem as if this democracy is something we can exchange for something else. We need to be reminded, as we celebrate democracy day 2017, how we got to […]
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