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INEC Fails a simple electoral democracy test

By Mobolaji E. Aluko, Ph.D.

 INTRODUCTIONFor many personal reasons, I am very sorry to say so, but it is likely that Dr. Abel Guobadia’s tenure as Nigeria’s Electoral Co...

Social & Political Issues Apr 26, 2003

INEC Corrects The Lagos Mistake!

By Mobolaji E. Aluko, Ph.D.

You will recall that we calmly called attention to an unfolding situation in:STAR QUESTION:   What Is Happening in Lagos Polls?http://www.gamji.c...

Social & Political Issues Oct 11, 2005

Indigeneship By Birth And Election

By Olufemi Oluwole

culled from PUNCH,  October 11, 2005The controversy over the indigeneship of a particular locality may be over if the bill said to have been spon...

Social & Political Issues Jun 17, 2006

In Defence of Defence Minister

By Jaafar Jaafar

Who will defend the defence Minister? I am sure your mind might have run gun-totting chaps around him. Lest it did, rein in such thoughts. In this cas...

Social & Political Issues Oct 31, 2005

In Memoriam - Eight Hours With The Late Stella Obasanjo

By Mobolaji E. Aluko,

IntroductionI value loyalty particularly in the face of deep crisis and grace under pressure, and in a sense this essay is ultimately about loyalty an...

Social & Political Issues Mar 26, 2006

In Nigeria, Things Fall Apart

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/03/26/opinion/26sun2.html?_r=1&oref=sloginculled from NEW YORK TIMES EDITORIALSunday March 26, 2006 When Presiden...

Social & Political Issues Mar 30, 2006

Things Are Not Falling Apart

By Frank Nweke Jnr

We have noted the sustained interest of The New York Times in the affairs of Nigeria in recent times. Since January this year, the newspaper has run m...

Social & Political Issues Apr 25, 2005

In search of the real Professor Omo Omoruyi: A rejoinder

By TONY OGIAMIEN

There is the general belief that the objective of any public discourse or exchange of views is, or should be, to present unambiguous ideas designed to...

Social & Political Issues

I am Right; You are Dead

By Wole Soyinka

culled from British Broadcasting Corporation BBChttp://www.bbc.co.ukAUDIO VERSION The French nation was lately involved in a controversy over its...

Social & Political Issues

I ENDORSE CHIEF OLUSEGUN OBASANJO

By Prof. Omo Omoruyi

I SUPPORT OBASANJO IN THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION OF APRIL 2003 My essay published in the Guardian of February 24, 2003 classifying the presidential can...

Book Reviews Nov 18, 2024

Review of “Evolution of Leadership Research by Larry D. Mathis, PhD, DMin “

Review of “Evolution of Leadership Research by Larry D. Mathis, PhD, DMin “ The book was first brought to my attention by Shawn Mathis, Ph. D...

Social & Political Issues Nov 17, 2024

A Game for the Throne? The Nigerian Constitution and the Removal of an Incapacitated President

This article was first published on November 12, 2024, on https://constitutionaldiscourse.com/a-game-for-the-throne-the-nigerian-constitution-and-the-...

Social & Political Issues Jun 03, 2024

Civil Society and Social Movements: The Role of Activism and Radical Politics in Deepening Democracy in Africa

By Otive Igbuzor, PhD

Civil Society and Social Movements: The Role of Activism and Radical Politics in Deepening Democracy in AfricaByOtive Igbuzor, PhDFounding Executive D...

Social & Political Issues Jun 02, 2024

Chimaroke Nnamani: Progenitor of Ebeano politics at 64

By Paul Mumeh

Chimaroke Nnamani: Progenitor of Ebeano politics at 64By Paul MumehChimaroke-Nnamani2.jpg 88.87 KBHate or love him, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani; fo...

From the Archives Mar 17, 1999

Background To The Recent Nigerian Elections

By Elizabeth Liagin, published and culled from https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/1999/03/nig-m17.html

Background To The Recent Nigerian ElectionsGeneral Obasanjo more than just a "friend" of the AmericansElizabeth Liagin is an independent journalist wh...