Constitution Review: Liberalising the Electoral Process With Independent Candidature, By Samson Itodo
Nigerians have been speaking with one voice on this issue. The 2005 National Political Conference and the 2014 National Conference advocated for independent candidacy. The two most prominent executive committees on electoral reform (Justice Uwais committee of 2007 and Senator Nnamani Committee of 2016) also recommended independent candidacy. The Nigerian…
The Rats Are Not To Blame, By ‘Fisayo Soyombo
Rather than blame the damage on the president’s office on rodents, blame it on his spokesmen, who have so far failed to display the courage to handle the president’s coverage differently from how “yesterday’s men” did it. The average Nigerian president fails to succeed, in part, because he is surrounded…
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Broda Jona’s Legacy, By Shola Oshunkeye
... he came, he saw and refused to conquer. That is why he should honourably accept the blame for the economic crimes committed by his men and women and forever keep his peace. That is why he should stop insulting Nigerians by his continuous claim that he ran one of…
Buhari’s Last Chance, By Azu Ishiekwene
It’s good to know that, so far, there are no reports of well-wishers falling over themselves to visit Buhari at home since he returned. They can send him cards with a spray can or two of pesticides for his office use, if they can afford The man has work to…
President Buhari: It’s Time To Sue for Sustaining Peace and Inclusive Governance, By Majeed Dahiru
My dear President Buhari, I join millions of our country men and women in felicitating with you, your family, associates and well-wishers on your return from medical vacation in the United Kingdom. I wish you good health and strength to continue to discharge the enormous responsibilities of your exalted office…
Muhammadu Buhari’s Unconvincing Return from Medical Leave, By ‘Fisayo Soyombo
Buhari’s stay in office or resignation is simply an integrity question — and integrity is personal, not Buhari reserves the right to treat himself and recover fully but the country shouldn’t be held to ransom. Nigeria, meanwhile, deserves a substantive president — not just in name but also in practice.…
The Philosophy In Buhari’s Recovery, By Rafiq Raji
Mr. Buhari is a good man; in the Nigerian context, at least. But he is entrenched in his ways. And so were he to be of full strength, he would likely engage in excesses that could be detrimental to the people he has been ordained to rule for a brief…
Buhari’s Speech: Changing the Sitting Order In a Stuck Titanic?, By Louis Odion
Overall, it is reassuring to hear Buhari speaking firmly, restating his promise to decisively tackle merchants of hate, kidnappers and "farmers versus herdsmen clashes" (sic). But the president needs to understand that these are only symptoms of deep structural defects long detected in the federal union. What remains is to…
While President Buhari Was Away, By Steve Azaiki
To me, a key point overlooked in the agitation against President Buhari’s medical vacation was whether there was an acting president who was effectively in charge. Answering that question, and indeed ensuring that the acting president was truly and effectively in charge, would have done more to deepen our constitutional…
President Buhari, Please Breakup the Unholy Trinity, By Bámidélé Adémólá-Olátéjú
The Unholy Trinity of Mamman Daura, Abba Kyari and Lawal Daura is not good for your administration. You can fire them today and nothing will happen. Same goes for the lesser evil - your attorney-general. He is a serpent! Dear President Buhari, I am happy you came back to Nigeria…
