Backstory of Osun Poll, and What’s Next for Adeleke, by Azu Ishiekwene
The money that politicians didn’t spend in Osun during the August 15 governorship election was the money they didn’t have and couldn’t steal. All kinds of figures have been bandied about, in hundreds of millions and billions. It’s difficult to say if these are over- or underestimations. But damn, it was some cash! Credible sources suggest […]
Weah’s new jersey for a troubled continent, By Azu Ishiekwene
LIBERIA and Sierra Leone have a common historical legacy and often tend to imitate each other in war and peace. But events in the last two weeks suggest that while Liberia may be turning a new, refreshing page, Sierra Leone remains trapped in its troubled past. First, the good news from Liberia, whose capital, Monrovia, was […]
Letter to rich Nigerians: Why the poor are mad, By Azu Ishiekwene
All of the anger for the current distress may not be targeted at Tinubu, though he has been widely criticised for hastily announcing fundamental changes without thinking through how to manage the fallouts.
Can we survive the ‘attack’ of Big Tech? By Azu Ishiekwene
It has exploited its unmatched reach, ability to use algorithms to tailor content to suit consumers, and real-time engagement advantage to retain consumers.
Small chance for INEC to save itself in a big way, By Azu Ishiekwene
If the reported low forecast turns out right, it would be mainly for two reasons. One, the spike in violence in these states in the run-up to the elections, and two, the bitter aftertaste of the general elections held earlier this year.
Atiku, Obi and the road to Kilimanjaro, By Azu Ishiekwene
Election petitions should be disposed of before swearing in; once a winner has been declared and sworn in, a petitioner faces a near-impossible task of over-turning the result
