Deji Adeyanju and the Police’s Entanglement In Partisan Politics, By ‘Fisayo Soyombo
...the Police will have to live with the truth they don’t want to hear: they’re no different from politicians; they’re Siamese twins with the APC government that fights corruption in the opposition but pampers corrupt elements in its own house. For a moment, it appeared the Police had a case…
Why the Muddle On Social Intervention?, By Kanmi Ademiluyi
It is clear that two roads face us in this country. Either to stick with a political economy based on croynism, which the incomparable Fela Kuti described as "paddy, paddy" government or pursue policies which will be of benefit to the overwhelming majority and their families. A well coordinated anti-poverty…
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The Anti-corruption Agenda: Losing the Support of Nigerians, By Mbasekei Martin Obono
...we need a holistic anti-corruption strategic plan. A plan that reins in on inflated contracts, unremitted revenues, extortion, conversion of public property to private use, criminal wastefulness, undue influence of the fraternity of relationships. We need to deploy technology in the fight against corruption and that is what Nigerians must…
Atiku and the Rise of Peter Obi, By Reuben Abati
But why Peter Obi? Obi, governor of Anambra State for eight years, survivor of election battles, has proven himself to be an astute politician and leader. As governor, he blocked the leaky buckets. He reduced wastages and leakages. He led by example. He served the people. He left a healthy…
2019: Governor Ugwuanyi, Enugu State, and the People’s Valid Trust, By Louis Amoke
...it is an indisputable fact that Governor Ugwuanyi is the most cherished and celebrated governor of Enugu State. He has maintained a close relationship with the people, both the lowly and the highly placed, ensuring that they are constantly rewarded with good governance as the true heroes of democracy. In…
Between Atiku’s Vague Restructuring and Osinbajo’s Pretentious Good Governance, By Majeed Dahiru
The inability of Osinbajo and the administration to practice good governance has reinforced the belief in many that Nigeria’s current structure is an impediment to good governance. As long as Osinbajo’s sermons on good governance remain pretentious, Atiku’s vague clamour on restructuring will continue to gain him political momentum among…
Why Atiku’s Presidential Ambition Doesn’t Tickle, By ‘Fisayo Soyombo
..despite all he has going for him, Atiku comes with more baggage than his self-professed willpower to fix this country can withstand. No matter how hard he and his media team try, it appears his best shot at the presidency was in 2003. For now, the search for a young…
Buhari’s Corrupt and Incorrigible Acolyte – “President” Abba Kyari, By Bámidélé Adémólá-Olátéjú
When will Buhari touch his roguish anointeds? When will these charades stop? Abba Kyari poses a direct challenge to Nigeria's democracy, because he embodies the empty promise of Buhari's anti-corruption fight. For a man whose animating ideology is money by any means and whose power relations can be charitably characterised…
Restructuring Is A Necessity, Not An Option, By Atiku Abubakar
My advice to the vice president is that he should choose whether he is for restructuring or whether he is against it and stick to his choice. This continuous prevarication, this approbation and reprobation, helps no one, least of all true progressives who know that Nigeria needs to be restructured,…
Ambode and the Apapa Question, By Louis Odion
One’s hope is kindled by Ambode’s demonstration of what would seem a deeper understanding of the underlining issue as indeed transcending the mere ceremony of fixing the decrepit expressway and erecting holding bays for the vagrant trucks. Most commendandable is Ambode’s patriotic courage to voice what some might consider politically…
