…nothing back as he described the moment as an embarrassing example of Nigeria's toxic political culture.Reactions trail Rufai Oseni's comment over viral video of Desmond Elliot kneeling for Gbajabiamila in viral video. Photo credit@rufiaoseni/@desmondelliot/@femgbajais a politics of crawlers, lickers, boot lickers — pe…

…every election with the atmosphere of a military operation. At some point, the political culture itself has to become less lethal. That responsibility does not belong to INEC alone. It belongs to the political class. Politicians have helped turn elections into existential battles. Too much money is invested in winning.…

…that commitments made by political leaders mean something. He advocated a different political culture in which disagreements would not turn political opponents into enemies and opposition would go beyond the desire to remove incumbents from office. “A politics where disagreement does not make us enemies. A politics whe…

…with identical results. Institutions draw strength not only from written rules, but from political culture, administrative capacity, and credible enforcement. Where patronage is stronger than procedure, influence outweighs authority, and loyalty is rewarded above competence, even sound laws become fragile. The budget p…

…than that because of what they think or see?” Awolowo also linked the issue to Nigeria’s political culture, saying politicians often appeal to voters through food and other material incentives instead of presenting ideas that promote education, innovation and long-term economic growth. According to him, this dependence…

…their political superiors, sparking debate about deference and dignity in the country's political culture since President Bola Tinubu took office in May 2023.The practice, rooted in parts of Nigerian tradition, has become increasingly visible at official and semi-official functions, raising questions about whether it r…

…outcome" in Ekiti and Nigeria. The governor said the election marked a shift in Ekiti's political culture, noting it was conducted without a single incident of violence, unlike previous cycles. He said: "You have spoken loudly and unequivocally, and I have heard you clearly! You have spoken, not in muffled voices, but…

…represents more than a political victory, noting that it signifies a major shift in the political culture of the state and the triumph of peace, consensus-building and democratic maturity over violence and division. "This is not just a watershed moment; it is a remarkable transformation in our political culture. Unlike…

…scrutinising their records or policy proposals, they can inadvertently reinforce a political culture where politicians face limited consequences for poor performance. However, voter choices do not occur in a vacuum. Nigerian voters operate within a political environment shaped by stomach infrastructure, weak party inst…

…crisis. If we fast forward to today, the sense of loss has subsisted because the political culture of Nigeria has continued to renew my pains concerning politics and elections in the country. For example, there are many reports suggesting that we have judges like Bassey Ikpeme that are ready to deliver judgments which…