Election without political parties: Outlook towards 2027 (2), by Usman Sarki
“Democracy is not merely a form of government. It is primarily a mode of associated living, of conjoint communicated experience.” — John Dewey The reactions to my recent article, “Election Without Political Parties: Outlook Towards 2027”, have been several, and they raised important questions that deserve further examination. If political parties in Nigeria are losing […]
Thoughts on government and state at this time
Every nation has the government it deserves-letter from Russia, 1811
At this time, once thought goes to government and the state. Why? In two days, Nigeria would have rounded another bend in her experiment in democracy. The 29th of May will mark the day when oaths were taken to usher in new governments in the country.
The legislature as a laughing-stock in Nigeria
One unique feature of democratic government is the principle of separation of powers which recognizes three distinct branches of government- the Legislature, the Executive and the Judiciary with clearly defined functions and powers.
Recognising swine
The Bible is a great book… Even if you still have it backwards and don’t believe the “Jesus” story it’s a compendium of healthy living. In gives insight into all kinds of issues and the simple instructions therein if followed; provides a certain ‘balance’ to everything in life.
*immortality waits
In 1999, I stumbled on some information about the Ministry of Health which somewhat astonished me with regard to the campaign against malaria.
Mangroves: A vanishing resource (1)
ANYONE who has flown low over Nigeria’s coastline, or plied the creeks and rivers of the Niger Delta in a boat, must surely have been struck by ubiquitous stilted-root trees, with slim trunks and evergreen crests, thickly lining the waterways.
