Edo Governorship Election: Of the Wike and Oshiomhole Duel, By Awassam Bassey
Wike’s experience in politics is not completely dissimilar to that of Oshiomhole. He has become an interesting part of Nigeria’s democracy and this was evident when he was called to lead his party in an electoral battle against Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and the All Progressives Party in Edo State. Wike’s…
How Organised Labour Deceived Nigerians, By Reuben Abati
The government negotiators deserve our commendation. They have done a good job of preventing a “worthless” national embarrassment in the shape of a labour strike in the same week that Nigeria celebrates its 60th Independence Anniversary. They have also helped to expose the incompetence and hypocrisy of the current Labour…
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Edo Decides 2020: Does the President Deserve Any Credit?, By Dakuku Peterside
It may be difficult for some to admit but the obvious non-interference of President Muhammadu Buhari, or rather his interference to ensure that there is non-interference and the relative degree of impartiality by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the security agencies, may have strengthened our electoral system and…
Edo Governorship Election and the Consolidation of Nigeria’s Electoral Democracy, By Jibrin Ibrahim
The key stakeholders – INEC, security agencies, political parties and citizens - played their roles largely in accordance with the law and regulations. The 2020 Edo governorship election is therefore another important step in the consolidation of Nigeria’s electoral Peaceful and credible elections are possible and must become the norm…
Edo: What Happened?, By Azu Ishiekwene
Contestants would be more confident of a level playing field, whether or not their rivals have the backing of Aso Rock or the Government House. And in future, the lion that wishes to swallow the lizard whole, would be careful to ensure that the prey is indeed a lizard and…
Zamfara Banditry: Mineral Resource Control Or Partisan Politics?, By Zainab Suleiman Okino
This is a wake-up call for the federal and state governments to work together to exploit, process and commercialise legally, the mineral deposits in Zamfara State and curb associated insecurity, instead of allowing economic vandals, masquerading as politicians, to once again turn the State into a killing field. Just like…
God-wins, Edo and Lessons Learnt, By Reuben Abati
Governor Godwin Obaseki has every reason to enjoy the taste of his victory. He was incumbent governor but he was the underdog in the 2020 election. He was abandoned by the APC, the same party that presented him as flag-bearer in 2016. He was not allowed to take part in…
Edo Grudge Match Reaches Final, By Azu Ishiekwene
Saturday would be another opportunity for voters to redeem lost time. If current trends in elections are anything to go by, though, the results after Saturday’s vote may not be final as our politicians have learnt not to accept defeat until the highest court had “cast” its own vote. It…
2020 Edo Election: A Poll Defined By Strong-arm Tactics and Violence, By Yiaga Africa
The competition has been reduced to a contest between personalities, as opposed to issue-based campaigns. The WTV long term observers reported incidences of violent verbal and physical attacks, identity-based violence, and hate-speech rhetoric as campaign strategies employed by both parties for campaigns. The observers also reported the repositioning of cult…
Edo: Godwin Versus ‘God-sent’, By Louis Odion
Indeed, as the countdown to the September 19 poll begins, Edo airwaves have understandably become divided fiercely along partisan lines. No less fierce is the babel growing outside Edo's borders. While a few are driven by genuine concern for the corporate interest of Edo people, a good many others, it…
