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Tinubu Lauds INEC’s Role In Democracy As New Headquarters Construction Begins

President Bola Tinubu has performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Abuja, describing the project as a testament to Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening democracy. Speaking at the event, the President emphasised that the new edifice symbolises more than just infrastructure but represents the nation’s dedication to credible elections…

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Nigerian Ruling Party Rejects One-Party State Allegations Amid Democracy Day Reflections

As Nigeria marked 26 years of continuous democratic rule, a senior figure in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Emma Eneukwu, has refuted suggestions that the country is slipping into a one-party system. Responding to criticisms from opposition leaders, Eneukwu told reporters in Enugu on Wednesday that such claims were “tactical blackmail” designed to…

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Upholding Democracy: A Warning Against Shadow Government

By Our Reporter The Chairman of the Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Alhaji Yusuf Mamman Dantelle, has advised Professor Pat Utomi to protect the democratic achievements secured 26 years ago and to refrain from exacerbating political tensions regarding the notion of shadow government, which he considers incompatible with Nigeria’s democratic framework. Acknowledging Utomi’s contributions to…

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U.S. Ambassador Says Media Plays Indispensable Role In Strengthening Democracy

The United States (U.S.) Ambassador to Nigeria Richard Mills has said that the media plays an indispensable role in strengthening democracy globally. Mills made the remark at a weeklong training programme for nearly 100 media chief executive officers selected from leading Nigerian media outlets across the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…

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Democracy Strong And Alive In Nigeria

By Bayo Onanuga We have read the alarming claims of disgruntled opposition figures,  some partisan human rights crusaders and emergency defenders of democracy over recent defections of key members of opposition parties into the governing All Progressives Congress. The seismic shift caused by Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno’s open declaration of support for President Bola…

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El-Rufai Doesn’t Believe In Democracy  —  SDP Youths

… Reject ex-gov defection … Insist his anti-people policies undermines democracy A coalition of youths within Nigeria’s Social Democratic Party (SDP) has vehemently opposed the recent defection of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, asserting that his “history is littered with anti-democratic tendencies and a disregard for inclusivity.” El-Rufai officially joined the SDP earlier this…

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Mistakes Some Activists Made In 1999 Still Affecting Nigeria’s Democracy – Shehu Sani

A human rights activist, Shehu Sani, says the refusal to participate in politics in 1999 remained a majority mistake some pro-democracy activists made, with adverse effect on Nigeria’s democracy till today. Sani, a former Kaduna Central Senatorial District Senator, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja….

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