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Election without political parties: outlook towards 2027, by Usman Sarki

“Political parties created democracy, and modern democracy is unthinkable save in terms of the parties.” — E. E. Schattschneider I sometimes wonder if Schattschneider would review his opinion on the centrality of political parties in a democratic dispensation if he had anticipated the situation in Nigeria today. In 2022, I was invited to serve as […]
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All Peoples Confusion (APC)

President Buhari and his party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, swept into office exactly a year ago on the powerful promise of change. Change that would turn Nigeria from an awkward, self-indulgent nation, to a serious, productive, prosperous, and just nation. It is nearly a year – in point of fact, just less than six weeks shy of a year exactly when President Buhari swore the oath of allegiance to govern as president and defend the constitution of the republic, and lead Nigeria, doing good by all as president. Change came to Nigeria, many claimed, with Buhari as president.

Push and Pull… What a carry on!

Nigeria is a gift that keeps on giving.There never was a day without drama,except that is, for more drama! infact, Nigeria is in a drama filled fest and it shows no sign of abating anytime soon.

Quota system and the Menace of Mediocrity

Quota system is a blight. When it sits besides apostles of change and receives no contempt , no scorn, it undermines the authenticity of their message. It may have been necessary to glue a loose aggregation after independence. Since at that infancy, peace and all inclusive participation were so indispensable justice could be kept in abeyance. There was no nation then. 56 years after independence, justice and fair play cannot remain onlookers.

Nuclear Nigeria, potential Nigeria

For some time now Nigeria has been experiencing a wobbly energy infrastructure in terms of power generation and distribution.The consequence of this unsteady critical infrastructure is that we have perennially become a potentially great nation; having the capacity to develop or succeed for decades.

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