A Forecast Is Not a Verdict: Why The Economist Misreads 2027
By KOLA ALAPINNI The Economist’s “Nigerians Dislike Their President, But May Re-elect Him Anyway” is a confident piece, and a narrow one. It grants the dislike, then treats it as electorally irrelevant. Incumbency, a split opposition, a Muslim Muslim ticket, and a public that expects little will, on this reading, carry President Bola Tinubu to […]
Kema Chikwe: A new lease of life for PDP women
DURING the treason trial of the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, in 1962, he stated among others that “after the darkness comes a glorious dawn”. Women in all climes have been known to impact positively on their society. In many advanced democracies, women have provided quality political leadership.
Anenih-Ogbemudia: Tales of an enduring political bond
AGAINST all man-made odds and political shenanigans, the run of history is about to extend further with the predictable victory that is beckoning on two political war horses, Chief Anthony Akhakon Anenih and Dr Samuel Osaigbovo Ogbemudia, in the scheduled July 14, 2012 governorship election in Edo State.
Obi and APGA’s fortunes (2)
THEIR firm resolve not to compromise the party in any form fostered the membership solidarity that never ceased to amaze the conspirators. At every turn, the attempts at divide and rule towards bolstering an impostor-puppet regime in APGA collapsed like a house of cards.
An encounter with Gov. Orji
AS a child who was born, brought up and schooled in Aba, but now waiting for my National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, programme, I can confidently say that the commercial city is my home, because I am a typical Aba brought-up in all ramifications.
Obi and APGA’s fortunes
THISDAY feature story of Sunday, February 26, 2012 entitled “APGA’s Future without Ojukwu”, raised doubts about APGA’s prospects with the exit of Dim Chukwuemeka Ojukwu.
