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REVEALED: How politicians hijacked INEC officials, compromised military

REVEALED: How politicians hijacked INEC officials, compromised military

The 2019 general elections have since become history, but reactions trailing the exercise appear unending. In this no-holds-barred interview with our man, Chidi Nkwopara, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Professor Francis Ezeonu, recounts his experience and the way forward.

REVEALED: How politicians hijacked INEC officials, compromised military

REVEALED: How politicians hijacked INEC officials, compromised military

Imo REC loud on how to make elections free and fair Says human involvement must be reduced for electronic machinery Regrets effects of poverty, role of military; recalls day police almost shot him on duty The 2019 general elections have since become history, but reactions trailing the exercise appear unending. In this no holds barred […]

Nigeria’s #1 problem is faulty structure — Col. Itodo (retd)

Nigeria’s #1 problem is faulty structure — Col. Itodo (retd)

Col. Dickson Ahaba Itodo (retd), is a retired colonel and a former Chief Pharmacist of the Nigerian Army who became a gospel preacher because according to him, Jesus Christ physically appeared to him and asked him to go round the world and preach the gospel. The Presiding Bishop of Liberty Square Ministries and Director of Liberty Square Academy in this chat with Vanguard, speaks on the Nigeria he grew up in, the mess the country has found itself in, the way forward, and declares that the Nigerian Government is capable of solving the security problem.

I am prepared to waive my immunity  – Gov Seyi Makinde

I am prepared to waive my immunity – Gov Seyi Makinde

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, an engineer, has a robust background as the Chairman of Makon Group of Companies. Barely two weeks in office, Makinde, speaks about the place of accountability and probity in the running of the ‘Pacesetter State’ and the core areas his administration is focusing on.