Fani-Kayode knocks Obi over Abacha remarks, defends NADECO’s role in democracy struggle
Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to Germany, Femi Fani-Kayode, has criticised former presidential candidate Peter Obi over comments he made about Nigeria’s pro-democracy movement. Obi had earlier stirred controversy after praising former military…
Nigeria’s Democracy Has Failed; It’s Time to Explore New Governance Models – Agbakoba
A former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has stated that Nigeria’s Western-style democracy has failed to deliver good governance and national unity. He insists that it is time for the country to reconsider its…
Democracy Under Fire: Nigerian Leaders Sound Alarm on Faltering System
A gathering of prominent Nigerian figures has raised serious concerns about the state of the nation’s democracy, declaring it to be in a state of decline. Hobnob News reports that former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Bishop Matthew Kukah, and other…
Former President Obasanjo Remarks on Democracy in Africa Spark Debates on its Legitimacy and Effectiveness
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, a prominent figure in African politics, has reignited discussions on the feasibility and efficacy of democracy as a system of government in Africa. In a thought-provoking address on Monday, during a high-level…