…Strategy & Development (Centre LSD) alongside ActionAid Nigeria, the Centre for Democracy and Development CDD, the Social Development Action Trust SDA-Trust, the Nigeria Labour Congress NLC, the Friedrich Ebert Foundation FEF, the Centre for Information Technology and Development CITAD, and the Civil Society Legislativ…

…reinforce formal institutions, develop legal frameworks based on Western constitutional democracy and improve transparency. It must happen. All of it. None of it is enough." He further argued that Western constitutional democracy is not culturally neutral, having emerged from specific European historical conditions inv…

…a pending civil lawsuit filed last June by the government watchdog group Wisconsin Democracy Campaign seeks to permanently bar Musk from offering similar cash payments to Wisconsin voters in future elections. That lawsuit, currently pending in Brown County, alleges that the giveaways violated state laws on election bri…

…initiative led by Abdul Samad Rabiu to establish a House of African Worlds in Paris. On democracy and governance, he said Nigeria and France remained committed to democracy, the rule of law, freedom of expression, and equal opportunities for women and men. He added that the French Embassy continued to support women, yo…

…the delegation, Barr. Emmanuel Jime, expressed concern over the deteriorating state of democracy in the state, alleging that democratic values and principles had been relegated. He urged the SGF to use his position and influence to reposition the APC in the state by restoring the party’s democratic values, principles a…

…said it had a duty to intervene so as to “prevent anarchy and ensure the survival of democracy in Nigeria.” It cited a recent Supreme Court judgment in the leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to hold that the ADC case could not be classified as a domestic affair of a political party. “Once a co…

…added that intervention was necessary to “prevent anarchy and ensure the survival of democracy in Nigeria.” Relying on a recent Supreme Court judgment arising from the leadership crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party, the court held that the ADC dispute could not be classified as a mere domestic affair of a political…

…u want to be a governor is bcos according to u God has said it. Rubbish, that we are in democracy, doesn’t mean anyone can just come out to contest, very soon, Portable self go contest 4 governor.” Another user, Temi, defended Ogala’s right to contest, saying: “I don’t see any problem here it’s democracy, country wey a…

…on the government but as a legitimate demand for accountability in a constitutional democracy. He argued that governments are assessed not only by how they prosecute alleged offenders but also by how effectively they prevent institutional failures. He added that the controversy has reinforced concerns among many Nigeri…

…agencies and the judiciary against citizens for expressing their views undermines democracy, freedom of expression and constitutional rights. It expressed concern that while many communities in Katsina continue to face deadly bandit attacks, displacement and insecurity, government attention appeared to be directed at s…

…of the opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that no democracy develops without a vibrant opposition. ILT cautioned that if the clampdown on the opposition is not urgently checked, it could seriously diminish the integrity of the 2027 general elections. The group’s position came amid the recen…

…and an unyielding resolve, Senator Ikpea is systematically bringing the dividends of democracy directly to the doorsteps of the Esan people. On this note, it is both practical and essential for stakeholders, community leaders, and the entire electorate to rally behind Senator Joseph Ikpea. Supporting his legislative ag…

…you not be put to shame.” Speaking to newsmen shortly after the visit, Hon. Danladi said democracy is an aggregation of interests and assured that steps were already being taken to bring everyone on the same page. “By the grace of God, all of us will be guided and we will jointly support Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq a…

…use of the platforms. EU Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, Henna Virkkunen, said protecting the physical and mental health of Europeans should be a priority for social media companies.As part of its preliminary assessment, the Commission said Meta should introduce design changes to…

…to force him out of office. The constitutional crisis that followed tested Nigeria's democracy and eventually became one of the defining political events of the Fourth Republic. Having only recently joined his administration, I witnessed those tense moments from within Government House, making the events of that day pa…

…future and role in the world, and serious threats to our own institutions and to our democracy itself.” He regretted that: “The people in charge have unleashed masked agents on American communities to seize people from their homes, workplaces, and the street.” The Trump regime, he added, has “started an unconstitutiona…

…"I think we need to be decorous. We need to show the world we are really ready for this democracy and ready to lead Nigeria and Africa. But the way we are going, I don't think it is fair to Nigerians. We are a country of about 200 million Nigerians, it won't be about one man." Stop running, prove your allegations again…

…directly to communities, as continuous engagement remains essential for strengthening democracy and public participation nationwide," he said. According to Tinubu, national electoral victories begin with meaningful engagement at household level. He urged supporters to canvass respectfully while promoting democratic val…

…voice is diminished. When one citizen begins to fear because of his political beliefs, democracy itself becomes the casualty." Atiku criticized the government's approach to dissent, urging the presidency to respond to political challenges with statesmanship rather than hostility. He noted that the primary obligation of…

…are disposed of by the courts. We are waiting for the judiciary. If it will not truncate democracy, then it must deliver judgments at the right time so that political parties can prepare adequately for the elections," he said. Ojo expressed concern that, apart from the ruling All Progressives Congress, many political p…

…She further rejected suggestions that El-Rufai poses a political threat, arguing that democracy should accommodate competition rather than suppress it. "Why don't they let him go and see whether he's actually a threat or not?" she asked. The post ‘We've done so much for Tinubu, we expect courtesy from him’ - El-Rufai's…

…investigation. We demanded an independent investigation. In every constitutional democracy, a party whose conduct is under scrutiny cannot simultaneously appoint itself investigator, judge and final authority over its own case," Atiku fired back. Pointing out glaring contradictions in the presidency's stance, Atiku sta…

…and has not declared himself the APC candidate. "As a firm believer in constitutional democracy and party supremacy, Senator Araraume is patiently awaiting the official position and final decision of the party regarding the Imo North Senatorial Primary," the statement read. It added that, contrary to claims contained i…

…personal circumstances and raised broader concerns about the state of Nigeria's democracy. "This is no longer about Mallam El-Rufai alone. It is about whether Nigeria remains a constitutional democracy or has descended into a republic where law enforcement agencies have become instruments of political persecution," Abd…

…because of political power. It is shameful. It is disgraceful. This is a stain on our democracy and a shame on Nigeria as a nation; shame on those who believe that the path to power must be paved with the blood of innocent people. This page doesn't support violence," he said. In a reply, the chairman of Oriade Local Go…