ELECTIONS: Nigeria is still pursuing shadows, by Tonnie Iredia
In less than 4 months from now, Nigeria will hold its 2027 general elections; yet, not many would believe the assurances by the electoral body that the process will be free and fair. No one can blame the doubting Thomases because the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC is notorious for not keeping its word. Just […]
The new face of corruption in Nigeria, by Tonnie Iredia
Seventy-three (73) years ago, the Northern House of Chiefs made history when it passed a motion moved by the Emir of Gwandu mandating all native authorities to fight the disturbing trend of corruption among public officials in the colony. Other parts of what became Nigeria embraced the laudable motion. From then till now, our successive political […]
It’s time to immortalise ex-President Shehu Shagari, by Tonnie Iredia
ex-President Shehu Shagari Whenever Nigeria chooses to honour anyone, there are two things that do not appear well considered.The first is the honouree’s past while the second is the likely impact that subsequent events may have on the reasonability of the decision which influenced the honour. The first is truly bad because of its failure to […]
Constitution review: Renewed jamboree season, by Tonnie Iredia
The Patriots led by His Excellency Chief Emeka Anyaoku GCON former Secretary General of the Commonwealth and the Nigerian Political Summit Group (NPSG) are two reputable groups dedicated to the evolution of a true constitution for Nigeria. To this end, both groups are convening a National Summit in the next 48 hours on the future of […]
‘Tit for Tat’ in Nigeria’s National Assembly, by Tonnie Iredia
The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 provided for a House of Assembly in each state of the federation to make laws for the good governance of the states. At the federal level however, the same constitution created two legislative chambers, namely: the Senate and the House of Representatives. One expects federal laws to […]
PDP’s needless meeting with INEC, by Tonnie Iredia
Although politicians are usually seen to be actively engaged in political party activities, they have little or no interest in the management of their political parties. Instead, they all want to hold public office and would do whatever it takes to get into office and remain there perpetually even if it turns out to be at […]
