Archives Tag: Nigeria Decides 2019
An Election Which Continues To Haunt Us
April 19, 2022
In the quest to defend its disproportionate figures and general incompetence at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal (PEPT), INEC is now caught in a web of lies and scandalous tales which could forever damage its credibility. When the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) had through their lawyers, led by Levy Uzoukwu (SAN), asked the tribunal to … Continue reading An Election Which Continues To Haunt Us
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A Season of Political Betrayals
April 19, 2022
When former governor of Ogun State, who was also until recently the Director General of the Atiku Abubakar Campaign Organisation, raised the hands of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in endorsement, people were not so surprised. But it was with a bit of shock that Nigerians received the news that Gbenga Daniel has resigned … Continue reading A Season of Political Betrayals
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Voting en-Masse: An Antidote to Rigging
April 19, 2022
Vote rigging seemed to have evolved from the Do or Die brigandage which used to be the order of the day. Yes, violence and intimidation were still recorded in the last elections, but as the electoral law evolved and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) changed its guidelines and methods, political jobbers adapted to the … Continue reading Voting en-Masse: An Antidote to Rigging
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Political Passivity and Voter Apathy in Nigeria (2)
April 19, 2022
The rescheduled presidential elections which eventually held on February 23rd had a voter turnout at 35% of total registered voters with Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC). But in the just concluded elections on Saturday, March 9th, it is clear that the credibility of elections in Nigeria is on a decline and the voter turnout is widely … Continue reading Political Passivity and Voter Apathy in Nigeria (2)
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Political Passivity and Voter Apathy in Nigeria (1)
April 19, 2022
Millennials were yet todllers in August 1983 when the elections which ushered in President Shehu Shagari was held. Their parents probably had to leave them at home while they went all out to exercise their franchise. Sadly, the results of that election did not hold to be valid for too long as the civilian administration … Continue reading Political Passivity and Voter Apathy in Nigeria (1)
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Elections 2019: Now that the People have Decided
April 19, 2022
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman announced, in the early hours of Wednesday, 27th February, the final results of the 2019 presidential elections. It was revealed that the incumbent president, Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC) won the polls with 15,191,847 votes while his closest rival, Atiku Abubakar of the People’s Democratic … Continue reading Elections 2019: Now that the People have Decided
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Iconic Pictures from Nigeria Decides 2019
April 19, 2022
The national elections held on the 23rd of February nationwide, and while the elections were marred with violence in some parts of the country – and as we eagerly await the results of possibly the most contentious elections in Nigeria’s history – here are 10 iconic pictures from the elections: Feature image source: Twitter
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Elections 2019: Nigerians versus the Polls
April 19, 2022
Despite the initial setback of the elections which was postponed from February 16th to Saturday, February 23rd, people still came out enmasse to exercise their franchise. This was not only surprising to many who had envisaged low voter turnout, it was a sign that Nigerians were beginning to trust the electoral process once again. Even … Continue reading Elections 2019: Nigerians versus the Polls
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Elections 2019: Our Expedient Polity (2)
April 19, 2022
The campaigns continued across Nigeria and even took an increased tempo. The best is saved for the last even in politics. In the last one week, mega rallies were held in the largest voting bloc zones by both the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Of course, data has shown in … Continue reading Elections 2019: Our Expedient Polity (2)
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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
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Social Media Roundup
April 19, 2022
Nigerian Elections Postponed Last week, the Nigerian elections which were scheduled for February 16 were unexpectedly canceled at the last minute. The postponement of the elections proved quite overwhelming for many Nigerians who took to social media to express their sentiments about the turnout of events. The elections have however now been scheduled for February … Continue reading Social Media Roundup
Nigeria Decides 2019: Kingsley Moghalu of the Young Progressive Party (YPP)
April 19, 2022
The excellent presentation of the YPP’s candidate, Kingsley Moghalu at the Presidential Debate, increased his popularity. As the three players (Fela Durotoye, Oby Ezekwesili and Moghalu) onstage demonstrated to Nigerians what the future could hold for our political space. Though the absence of the two lead actors, All Progressive Congress’ Muhammadu Buhari People’s Democratic Party’s … Continue reading Nigeria Decides 2019: Kingsley Moghalu of the Young Progressive Party (YPP)
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Nigeria Decides 2019: Fela Durotoye of the Alliance for New Nigeria (ANN)
April 19, 2022
On Saturday 14th February 2019, the most populous black nation on earth, Nigeria heads to the poll to decide who is to be at the helms of affairs, as President for the next four years. On Thursday, 17 January 2019, INEC published a list of bearing 146 names of Presidential and Vice Presidential aspirants, and … Continue reading Nigeria Decides 2019: Fela Durotoye of the Alliance for New Nigeria (ANN)
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