Archives Tag: General Elections
2019 Election Postponement: Sabotage, Mediocrity and Fire Brigades
April 19, 2022
Nigerians woke up to the saddening, anger-inducing and disappointing news that the much anticipated elections has been shifted by an additional one week to 23rd February. Citing weather and logistic challenges, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, mentioned in a statement in the early hours of Saturday, 16th February without much … Continue reading 2019 Election Postponement: Sabotage, Mediocrity and Fire Brigades
By adedoyin
Opinion: A Nation of False Outrage
April 19, 2022
On the morning of 16th February 2019 – a day that had been slated for the general elections to hold by INEC for almost four years – Nigerians woke up to the news that the elections had been postponed due to, although not clearly stated in the letter released by INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, … Continue reading Opinion: A Nation of False Outrage
By ibiene
Introducing Issues-Based Politics as Campaign Season Begins
April 19, 2022
The much-awaited presidential campaign season began officially on Sunday, 18th November as the ban was lifted by INEC. However, not until the 1st of December will counterpart governorship candidates have a go at going head to head in their respective states with their promises to the people and campaign proper. Now that the ground is … Continue reading Introducing Issues-Based Politics as Campaign Season Begins
By adedoyin
A Desperate Reach to Own Osun
April 19, 2022
The upcoming elections in Osun State have again revealed how far politicians are willing to go in securing their personal agenda at the expense of the citizenry. For the fact that the incumbent Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, like many other governors in Nigeria, have little to show for his 8-year term in office, last minute … Continue reading A Desperate Reach to Own Osun
By adedoyin
