On the Spot with Eric Teniola

Crossing the red line by the Opposition and Government(3), by Eric Teniola

Crossing the red line by the Opposition and Government(3), by Eric Teniola

From last week continues the narrative on the 1959 elections, the nation-wide campaigns and the accusations and counter- accusations by rival party leaders of infractions by supporters of other parties. For instance, Alhaji Aliyu Makama Bida had said that Chief Obafemi Awolowo and his supporters had violated Northern traditions, for which they would never be […]
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Adamu Ciroma – in his own words(2)

Adamu Ciroma – in his own words(2)

MR. Chairman, I will then turn to the section of the Constitution which deals with the executive presidency. I believe, and I intellectually accept, that the recommendations made in that regard are in the interest of this country. The fear of its opponents is that there may be dictatorship. This is the problem of Constitution makers through the ages. You want your country to be run effectively, yet you are afraid because you assume the person who is going to run it is going to usurp the right of individuals.

Vanguard Detty December