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Peter Obi Warns of Waning Democratic Standards in Nigeria
Peter Obi warned that Nigeria's democratic foundations are weakening, urging a collective effort to restore trust in governance and the judiciary during a recent democracy summit.
Nenadi Usman Credits Goodluck Jonathan for Preserving Nigerian Democracy in 2015
Labour Party National Chairman Nenadi Usman claims Goodluck Jonathan saved Nigeria’s democracy in 2015 by conceding defeat, urging future politicians to adopt his selfless approach.
Salihu Lukman Claims Monarchy Surpasses APC Standards
Former APC chieftain Salihu Lukman argues that the ruling party has abandoned democratic principles, suggesting a monarchy would be more functional while citing the opposition's weakness as the primary reason for the APC's current overconfidence.
APM Labels Nigeria a Full Authoritarian State Citing HRF Report
Citing a Human Rights Foundation report, the APM has declared Nigeria an authoritarian state, calling for international sanctions and a change in government during the 2027 elections.
Sam Amadi Criticizes National Assembly for Bypassing Constitutional Law
Sam Amadi, director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, has accused the National Assembly of undermining democracy by disregarding constitutional provisions to prioritize executive agendas.
PDP Claims Nigeria Has Become an Authoritarian State Under President Tinubu
The PDP has criticized the Tinubu administration, alleging that Nigeria has descended into authoritarianism due to the suppression of dissent and a lack of legislative accountability.
Osun Gubernatorial Race: Civil Society Groups Demand Commitment to Democratic Integrity
A coalition of civil society organizations has called on political parties in Osun State to ensure a peaceful environment for the August 15 governorship election by rejecting violence and inflammatory rhetoric.
Peter Obi criticizes EFCC move to freeze Osun accounts ahead of election
Peter Obi warns that freezing Osun State's bank accounts immediately before the governorship election risks compromising institutional integrity and democratic fairness.
Atiku Abubakar Critiques EFCC Action in Osun, Citing Political Bias
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned that using state institutions for political maneuvering, such as the recent EFCC account freeze in Osun State, undermines democratic stability and public trust.
Atiku Abubakar labels freezing of Osun government accounts as a threat to democracy
Atiku Abubakar has criticized the EFCC's decision to freeze Osun State's accounts shortly before an election, calling it a dangerous weaponization of state power against the opposition.