…Science Association (NPSA). This is why the theme of its 35th Conference: "26 Years of Democracy in Nigeria: Reflections on Praxis and Challenges", is most appropriate. NPSA is a very unique and significant stakeholder because it encompasses communities of practice and service dedicated to deep political reflection aro…

…and sensitization, urging citizens to actively participate in the democratic process. "Democracy only thrives when citizens come out to exercise their franchise. We have intensified our sensitization efforts, while political parties and other stakeholders also played important roles in mobilizing voters," he said. Simi…

…produce a new representative in the Peaceful Senate. "We are committed to participatory democracy. We will engage the people, listen to them and ensure they are well represented," He also reiterated his confidence in the outcome of the election, thanking voters for their support and participation. "I want to thank them…

…be decided by the free will of voters rather than financial inducement. "In a normal democracy, people may do whatever they want elsewhere, but bringing money directly to a voting centre and distributing it openly is ridiculous. It is embarrassing and unacceptable," he said. Bejide called on electoral authorities and s…

…in some polling units, which left enthusiastic voters stranded for hours. "In a modern democracy, this administrative sluggishness is unacceptable," Obafemi lamented, pointing to the long queues of citizens waiting under the scorching sun before voting could commence. The election, according to Obafemi, has also been s…

…that INEC had scaled up its enlightenment campaign, being conscious of the fact that democracy thrives when people come out to exercise their franchise. The Kano Police Commissioner, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, who was present at Warawa Local Government Area, also expressed satisfaction with the level of peace during the exe…

…and leave without exercising their franchise. That would be unfortunate for our democracy," he said. He therefore urged INEC to intervene swiftly to restore public confidence and ensure that eligible voters are not denied the opportunity to participate in the election because of avoidable technical difficulties. Despit…

…minutes, and he hasn't been here. You cannot disenfranchise these people. It is sad for democracy in Nigeria." View this post on Instagram

…minutes, and he hasn’t been here. You cannot disenfranchise these people. It is sad for democracy in Nigeria.”

…that the leadership of the ADC in Delta State remains committed to due process, internal democracy, and the supremacy of the party's constitution. “We call on Dr. Emmanuel Unuafe and his supporters to embrace peace and place the collective interest of the party above individual ambitions. The doors of reconciliation an…

…Kwara has now shown that even in a country where exclusion often masquerades as democracy and "meritocracy", power can still be made to travel to the margins when conscience, pressure and enlightened self-interest meet.

…to confront the nation's institutions: Who has the final authority in a constitutional democracy- the courts or state agencies? That question has resurfaced with renewed urgency following the continued detention of the Okuama elders despite a court order directing their unconditional release, a development that has tri…

What happens when democracy begins to distrust the people in whose name it exists? Every democracy begins with an act of faith. Not faith in kings, experts, judges, generals, or bureaucrats, but faith in ordinary citizens. The entire democratic project rests upon a remarkably audacious belief: that millions of imperfec…

…toward infrastructure development. Despite public outcry, Borno State Government on Democracy Day, June 13, 2026 reintegrated another batch of 720 men, 992 spouses, and 2,050 children who had repented and surrendered to the troops, after many of them were deradicalized, disarmed, rehabilitated at the Hajj Camp in Maidu…

…presence. Once any of these is manipulated, misrepresented or carelessly handled, democracy is wounded. Nigeria's problem has never been the absence of laws. The country has laws against corruption, fraud, forgery, perjury and abuse of office. The deeper problem is that public institutions often lack the moral will to…

…the APC remains united, focused and well-positioned to continue delivering dividends of democracy to the people," he said. Lawal further argued that Ogun voters have become increasingly performance-driven and are no longer swayed by political rhetoric. "Ogun politics has moved beyond propaganda. The people now assess l…