Tag: democracy
Democracy has collapsed in Nigeria – Peter Obi
Presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) in 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has said Nigeria’s democracy has collapsed due to the antics of ...I’m glad my govt laid foundation for 26 years of unbroken democracy – Abdulsalami
Former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), says he is excited over the contribution of his government to Nigeria’s 26 years ...I ‘Dobale’ For Democracy, Tinubu Shrugs Off Slip
President Bola Tinubu has reacted to the trending video of him tripping at Eagle Square in Abuja on Wednesday, saying democracy is ...[OPINION] The democracy Obasanjo wants
By Simon Kolawole Let me say I took former President Olusegun Obasanjo lightly when he told me that “liberal democracy is not ...Democracy failed because the West thought for Africa, says Obasanjo
A former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, in Abeokuta, Ogun State, says democracy has not been working as a system of government in Africa ...CDS Rules Out Coup In Nigeria, Says Military Committed To Democracy
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has ruled out the possibility of a coup d’etat in Nigeria, assuring that the ...Protecting Democracy In Africa Remains Paramount Priority, Canadian PM Tells Tinubu
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday spoke with President Bola Tinubu on the phone, saying the promotion and protection of constitutional ...Army will defend Nigeria’s democracy, troops must remain apolitical – Lagbaja
Chief of army staff, Taoreed Lagbaja, has said Nigeria’s military will always defend and strengthen the nation’s democracy. The army chief spoke ...Respect democracy, rule of law, Tinubu tells African leaders
President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday, in Nairobi, Kenya, called on African leaders to respect democracy, the rule of law and ensure political ...What we have in Nigeria is plutocracy, not democracy – Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has stated that “plutocracy has replaced democracy in Nigeria,” the effect of which is that “people ...