Archives Tag: voters
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
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
INEC Readiness for 2019 Elections
April 19, 2022
The midterm elections where some Congressmen and Governors get elected in the United States has been ongoing for a few days now and it is coming to a close already. Analysts are predicting that a few seats will be snatched from incumbent Republicans and vice versa as Democrats have mobilised en-masse for a voting drive … Continue reading INEC Readiness for 2019 Elections
By adedoyin
How and Why the Third Force May Split Opposition Votes Badly in 2019
April 19, 2022
It has been a subject of controversy in political discourse that opposition (Third Force) other than that from a major political party has a tendency of weakening the total votes cast against the incumbent party. Of course, there are tenable arguments for or against this notion but most of it is a strong argument. A … Continue reading How and Why the Third Force May Split Opposition Votes Badly in 2019
By adedoyin
Oby Ezekwesili Emerges ACPN Presidential Candidate
April 19, 2022
Former Minister of Education and co-convener of the Bring Back Our Girls campaign, Oby Ezekwesili, on Sunday emerged the presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN). Her Success Story Ezekwesili was a co-founder of Transparency International, serving as one of the pioneer directors of the global anti-corruption body based in Berlin, Germany. … Continue reading Oby Ezekwesili Emerges ACPN Presidential Candidate
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Sanwoolu Upsetting Ambode: The Godfatherism in the Game
April 19, 2022
Less than 2 months ago, the name Jide Sanwoolu got proper media attention for the first time. The media attention was for an unusual reason. However, 57 local government chairmen across Lagos were literally appending their signatures to a register which was said to be an endorsement of Sanwoolu’s candidacy as next APC governor of … Continue reading Sanwoolu Upsetting Ambode: The Godfatherism in the Game
By adedoyin
Ireti Doyle Reacts To Davido’s Involvement In Osun Politics
April 19, 2022
Davido‘s active involvement in the Osun State Election campaigns has caught the attention of a lot of Nigerians. One of such people is Nollywood actress, Ireti Doyle, who talked about it on her Instagram page. The Instagram post had a picture of the Assurance crooner dressed in the opposition party’s colours. The veteran actress said … Continue reading Ireti Doyle Reacts To Davido’s Involvement In Osun Politics
Approaching Elections: A Vote Per Capita
April 19, 2022
As the reality of the Osun State Elections on Saturday, 22nd September tolls heavily on us, it is a good time to investigate why such an important civic duty as voting comes into play in how we collectively engineer our society as the majority deems fit. The elections tomorrow reminds us of even larger elections coming … Continue reading Approaching Elections: A Vote Per Capita
By adedoyin
The PACT – Charting a New Wave in Nigerian Politics
April 19, 2022
The media went agog when news of a consensus candidate who will fly the standard of the PACT (Presidential Aspirants Coming Together) alliance was released. Fela Durotoye had emerged as winner over the likes of Kingsley Moghalu, Yele Sowore and 10 others who had earlier signed a Memorandum of Understanding to come together and present … Continue reading The PACT – Charting a New Wave in Nigerian Politics
By adedoyin
Guidelines for Transfer of Registered Voters in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
The right to vote and, more importantly, the exercise of choosing leaders by the eligible citizens is at the heart of every democracy. For many, the questions on their lips is how to exercise the right to vote if perhaps they have relocated from the place they had first registered, to a place outside the … Continue reading Guidelines for Transfer of Registered Voters in Nigeria
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