Saying it as it is (3)
By Douglas Anele Many Nigerians are wondering why more than three weeks since the current fuel scarcity began nobody has been sanctioned. Maybe what is playing out is the sacred cow syndrome in which certain individuals because of their connections with people in power can do anything and get away with it, which is why […]
Politics and morality in Nigeria: A Critical Analysis (3)
Having clarified the concepts of morality and politics, it is now time to look closely at the role of morality in Nigerian politics.
Politics and morality in Nigeria: A Critical Analysis (2)
There is no human group known in history that did not have a system of morality, that is, a set of rules and principles that stipulate conducts which are considered right, good and praiseworthy and those that are deemed to be wrong, bad and blameworthy.
Politics and morality in Nigeria: A Critical Analysis (1)
Having discussed in previous essays some pertinent issues arising from recent conflicting judgments of different courts with respect to corruption charges and electoral fraud preferred against some prominent Nigerians, I think it is appropriate to investigate the role of morality (if any) in Nigerian politics.
The vicissitudes of justice in Nigeria (3)
He must avoid the usual mistakes of Nigerian politicians who feel that they must change immediately all the appointments made, and uproot all the structures created, by their predecessors, thereby wasting valuable resources and time.
The vicissitudes of justice in Nigeria (2)
We shall also discuss the fairness or unfairness of resorting to plea bargain which offers undeserved soft-landing to prominent Nigerians who were found guilty of elephantine corruption and financial crimes, whereas ordinary citizens convicted for stealing pittance would face up to ten years imprisonment.
