2027: Vote ‘right’ or be banished? By Ikechukwu Amaechi
As should be expected in this political silly season, politicians will maximise the window to test wild narratives and launch personal attacks aimed at distracting voters from the substantive issues that confront them. There is nothing particularly wrong with that as long as such antics are within the ambit of the law. But most Nigerian politicians like […]
DSO: Before euphoria blinds reason and pain, by Okoh Aihe
Concerning DSO, there is fresh excitement, optimism and great expectation preceding the July launch, and I am happy to share in all the euphoria. After blowing over N60bn on a project that smaller African nations have since concluded but which remains in a convoluted suspense here, you won’t blame anybody for hoping once more. The word […]
Northern Nigeria and a likely APC government in 2027: Negotiation or surrender? (Part 2), by Usman Sarki
“Constant in nothing but inconstancy”— Marcus Aurelius In an earlier installment of this essay, we established the urgency of Northern Nigeria’s predicament and the necessity for strategic engagement. The logical next step is to define the principles upon which such engagement must rest. For without a clear doctrine guiding its political choices, the region will repeat […]
Jonathan’s miserable déjà vu moment, by Ochereome Nnanna
As you read this, former president, Goodluck Jonathan (GCFR), may have swallowed the poisoned chalice of filing to run for president in 2027. As at yesterday, everything pointed in that direction. Indications were that he would run on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) faction led by Tanimu Turaki, his former Minister of Special […]
Elite capture and death of democracy, by Dakuku Peterside
Democracy does not always die with the sound of boots, bullets, or decrees. Sometimes it dies quietly, under the cover of legality, procedure, and familiar political language. The constitution remains intact. Party offices remain open. Primaries are announced. Delegates assemble. Leaders speak solemnly of unity. Yet, behind the ceremony, the substance of democracy may already have […]
Let Anioma, Ijebu, Ogoja, Ibadan and other states be (4), by Eric Teniola
From last week continues the narrative about creation of new states in Nigeria. Ibadan state deserves to be Anioma State was long advocated many years ago. I remember in 1979, Senator Nosike Ikpo along with Chief Martin Nwoseh, Chief Michael Agbamuche, A. N. Iduwe and G.N. Nwechue, submitted a strong worded memorandum to the National Assembly. […]
