…be adopted. “This has been the approach of the Supreme Court for years. Non-juristic “Democracy is a concept that allows people of divergent views or political leanings to associate and form political parties. “Granted that the law provides for registration of political parties, it is antithetical to democratic norms t…

…to order an immediate probe into the multiple allegations against Engr Ojulari. A pro democracy group, Network for Good Governance and Accountability in Nigeria (NeGGAN), said Ojulari refused to honour the invitations of the Senate Committee on Public Accounts over the ongoing probe of the unaccounted N230 trillion.

…is that governing a country is fundamentally different from shepherding a church. In a democracy, every interest group, including the Catholic Church, has every right to demand more from government. That is part of democratic engagement. But the president of a nation of more than 200 million people is required to make…

…fulfil its enormous potential. “I have spent the better part of my life fighting for democracy, justice and the progress of Nigeria. Time has given me experience, but it has not diminished my conviction. “The fire that inspired me as a young student activist still burns today because every day, I see millions of young…

…of Nigeria. I have no apology whatsoever for frustrating every attempt to subvert our democracy for personal ambition.If Chief Obasanjo's bitterness stems from my refusal to support an unconstitutional third term, then I wear that resentment as a badge of honour. No individual, regardless of his status or accomplishmen…

…almost all the opposition parties," he said, calling on Nigerians to defend multi-party democracy.PDP meets Jonathan Previously, Legit.ng reported that the Kabiru Turaki PDP faction on Friday, July 24, visited its presidential candidate, former President Goodluck Jonathan, in Abuja. Legit.ng reports that despite being…

…against what they described as the creeping danger of a one-party dominant state, saying democracy required credible elections and a level playing field. Responding to Tinubu’s defence of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Onaiyekan argued that doubts over the commission’s neutrality would remain as long as…

…Commissioner in Delta State, Sir Etekamba Udo Umoren, said the exercise would strengthen democracy and ensure that residents of the affected areas regained their voices in the state legislature. He said the restoration was part of INEC’s constitutional responsibility to implement court decisions and promote inclusive g…

…preserving press freedom and ensuring the independence of the electoral body. “Democracy is not a sprint; it is a marathon. There are twists and turns, as well as ups and downs. What is important is a commitment to democratic governance, observance of the rule of law, democratic principles, a free and independent media…

…all opposition groups in the country.Ememobong called on Nigerians to defend multi-party democracy, warning that allowing electoral authoritarianism to go unchecked would damage the country's democratic foundations.The PDP's internal leadership dispute has been the subject of ongoing litigation, with rival factions eac…

…up with what he calls the Office of the Citizen: the conviction that in a functioning democracy it is the ordinary citizen, and not the office-holder, who occupies the highest station in the land. He can be bracingly blunt about the price of evasion; on the perennial dodging of the national question, he warns that “no…

…law introduces key reforms aimed at improving transparency, strengthening internal party democracy and expanding the use of technology in the electoral process. “As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, the Act will serve as both a test and a tool for deepening the country’s democratic governance. “It introduc…

…the President that democratic elections are decided by voters, not political bravado. “Democracy is a marketplace of ideas and accountability. Governments earn another term through competence, compassion and measurable results, not through combative rhetoric. “In 2027, Nigerians will not be stepping into a wrestling ar…

…of Police. The forum also expressed concern over what it described as a lack of internal democracy in the ongoing party primaries across the country. According to the communiqué, the forum believes that democratic governance should guarantee the free choice of candidates by party members and the electorate. SMBLF also…

…The forum also expressed concern over what it described as the erosion of internal democracy across political parties, condemning the alleged dominance of party structures by a few individuals during ongoing primary elections. Olaitan said, “SMBLF reiterates its earlier resolution that the position of the President of…

…and support of the Okun people as he leads the Commission in strengthening Nigeria’s democracy. The post Why I haven’t visited my hometown since becoming INEC Chair – Amupitan appeared first on Vanguard News.

…So, the day the opposition joins in praising the president, then that is the end of democracy,” he noted. Oshiomhole said democracy thrived on contestation, adding that Nigerian voters would act rationally in the next election despite attempts by political actors to confuse them. “Democracy thrives on debate, on contes…

…it can become effective. “The amendment process is still ongoing. In the spirit of democracy, stakeholders can channel their concerns to the appropriate institutions before the completion of the process,” he stated. The clarification comes days after the Senate passed the Federal Road Safety Corps (Amendment) Bill, 202…

…and broader reforms of the examination system. – ‘One of the gravest assaults on democracy’ – Demonstrations in the Indian capital turned violent on July 20 when huge crowds attempted to march towards parliament from the Jantar Mantar protest site. Police fired tear gas and used batons to disperse the protest, triggeri…

THE Nigerian Bar Association recently elected Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, as its 33rd President, making her only the second woman to lead the Association and the first elected to the office. The post NBA election: Can Nigerian lawyers guard Nigerian democracy? appeared first on Tribune Online.

…during the same Senate session was devastating in its simplicity. “The dividends of democracy are delivered through the implementation of the budget, particularly capital projects. If the budget is not being implemented, then the fundamental purpose of government is undermined.” The 2025 budget was not fully implemente…

…It will go down as part of his legacy. He campaigned as a democrat. He has fought for democracy. This is the time to prove it. “When Yar’Adua became president, he said, ‘The process through which I came into office is faulty, and I am going to ensure that it does not happen again, even if I have to lose.’ He did it. “H…

In this interview with EDWARD NNACHI, Dr Bolaji Akinyemi, a public affairs analyst, democracy advocate, human rights activist and social crusader weighs in on the deregistration of the National Democratic Coalition, state of Nigeria’s democracy, role of the judiciary, governance, insecurity, the economy, preparations f…

…them as a direct warning against the imposition of candidates and the erosion of democracy. Speaking against the backdrop of Falana’s keynote address at the eighth annual lecture of Penpushing Media in Abeokuta, the Egba chief, who is also the Chairman of the Egba Agenda Forum, said the legal icon’s position that credi…

…initiative aligns with the “4D Doctrine” of Nigeria’s foreign policy, which prioritises Democracy, Development, Demography, and active Diaspora engagement. Later on Sunday, Ambassador Yakubu hosted a delegation from the GECF led by its Secretary-General, Dr. Philip Mshelbila, a Nigerian national. The GECF is headquarte…