…of the judiciary in Nigeria and said that it was more independent and fearless under the military era than under the democratic dispensation. He said that even though there are a number of judges who are hardworking and independent-minded, a few of them who have been politically compromised seem to be the face of the c…

…by contrast, has never produced an elected governor. The closest it came was during the military era and brief transition periods. In democratic contests, Yewa/Awori candidates have been used as running mates, commissioners and party chairmen, but never trusted with the top seat. For nearly half a century, the people o…

…if his administration practised the democratic principles they fought for during the military era. Momodu said he would even “swim to the depth of the Atlantic Ocean” for Tinubu if the President upheld those principles, stressing that his major concern was the possibility of replacing military dictatorship with civilia…

…figures involved in the struggle for the restoration of democracy in Nigeria during the military era. He served at various times as General Secretary of the Campaign for Democracy and the United Action for Democracy. The LASU professor holds a PhD in Politics from Royal Holloway, University of London, obtained in 2004.…

…accused Tinubu of abandoning the democratic ideals he once championed during Nigeria's military era. "Tinubu cannot be a champion of democracy under military dictatorship and now become the worst enemy of everything that democracy stands for," he said. "You can't attempt to rule the people against their will and still…