On the Spot with Eric Teniola

Boycott the boycottables (2), by Eric Teniola

Boycott the boycottables (2), by Eric Teniola

This  week, we continue the narrative on boycott of elections in Nigeria Chief Ojike did not introduce the slogans for people to boycott elections. Chief Ojike was born in 1912 in Akeme in Arochukwu, Southeastern Nigeria. He attended the Arochukwu Primary School, finishing in 1926 and taking up a teaching appointment with a mission. He returned […]
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The Illusion of a single party(2), by Eric Teniola

The Illusion of a single party(2), by Eric Teniola

From last week continues the narrative that  a one-party state may not materialise in Nigeria. Among politicians who have seen the high and low of this is Alhaji Sule Lamido who as National Secretary of the defunct SDP was one of those who signed the document that created the Interim National Government Almost 46 years […]

The Illusion of a single party, by Eric Teniola

The Illusion of a single party, by Eric Teniola

A persistent fear in Nigerian politics is the emergence of a single-party system or a sole presidential candidate. Despite recurring anxieties, this outcome has never materialized. While recent party defections might suggest an invincible ruling party, Nigeria’s political history is defined by unexpected twists. Shattered dreams and surprise elements are inherent to our national life. The surprise […]

Assessing the relevance of traditional rulers (6), by Eric Teniola

Assessing the relevance of traditional rulers (6), by Eric Teniola

From last week continues the narrative on the constitutional roles of traditional rulers in the first republic. It also highlights their little recognition in the 1979 constitution and the non recognition in the 1999 constitution . While the 1979 Constitution gave a little role to the traditional rulers, the 1963 Constitution gave free role to […]

Assessing the relevance of traditional rulers (5), by Eric Teniola

Assessing the relevance of traditional rulers (5), by Eric Teniola

From last week continues the narrative on the constitutional roles of traditional rulers in the first republic. It also highlights their little recognition in the 1979 constitution and the non recognition in the 1999 constitution. The 1999 Constitution has no role for traditional rulers in the country. This contradicts the 1979 Constitution, which provided a little role […]

Assessing the relevance of traditional rulers (4), by Eric Teniola

Assessing the relevance of traditional rulers (4), by Eric Teniola

From last week continues the narrative on the emergence of Dr Moses Majekodunmi as administrator of Western Nigeria following the declaration of emergency rule. It also highlights the intrigues involved in the emergence of Olu of Warri, as well as the rivalry between NCNC and the Action Group. Olu of Warri Kingdom with the title Ogiame […]