2027 Elections: Beware of ‘Adigboroja’
In the Igbo-speaking part of Delta State, and in some parts of Eastern Nigeria, there is a slang called “Adigboroja”. It is a generic local terminology used to describe...
2027: What if Tinubu loses the election?
In the sprawling political theater called Nigeria, elections are not just contests of numbers; they are storms of emotion, tribal loyalty, religious undertones, and elite chess moves. Bola Ahmed...
After decades of disappointment, it’s time for a new political direction
For over two decades, Nigerians have alternated between the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC), hoping for a transformation that has remained elusive. These two...
Success of Nigeria’s recent by-elections shows what’s possible for 2027
In a clear demonstration of political maturity and democratic progress, the recently concluded by-elections in parts of the country have been hailed as a major success across various quarters...
Is Tinubu the president of Nigeria or just the governor of Lagos?
In a country as diverse and complex as Nigeria, fairness, justice, and inclusiveness are key to national unity. But what happens when a President appears to focus all developmental...
This ADC thing
For all it is worth, the coalition converging under the auspices of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) seems bent on shaking up things, which is no bad idea in...
A vote for coalition against bad governance and inept leadership
When the All Progressives Congress (APC) regime came to power in 2015 with the mantra of change, Nigerians expressed hope of a positive change. But, it was not to...
The ADC Conundrum: Old wine in a new wineskin
Forming a political party can be a constructive way to influence the direction of a nation. There are several compelling reasons why forming a political party can be advantageous....
Why Tinubu deserves a second term
Nigeria, as a deeply heterogeneous society, has long grappled with the challenges of ethnic sentiments, regionalism, and political tribalism. From the dawn of the First Republic, leaders realized the...
A coalition of cheetahs
What does it take to forge a new political coalition in Nigeria’s thoroughly abused and abased political ecosystem? A few grumbles, a handful of disgruntled politicians or poli-militias as...