Once in a generation effort to sanitize and stabilize Nigerian political parties was torpedoes by the President, Muhammadu Buhari, and his attorney general Mr. Malami. President Buhari based his decision not to sign the Initial electoral bill which mandated all political parties to conduct direct primary on the advice of his attorney general. Any honest …
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Political Solution for Marginalization, Restructure and Secession Movement
There is unease and a sense that things is out of control in Nigeria today. Some ethnic groups from the southern part of Nigeria wants to secede from the Nigerian federation and the rest wants restructure of Nigerian federation. It is unfortunate that 47 years after the civil war, Nigeria is still grappling with a …
Crisis in Nigeria Political Parties
The unthinkable has finally come to fruition. The self proclaimed largest political party in Nigeria and Africa has split into two. This is a very serious development for members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The party’s prospect for holding on to the presidency has been diminished hence a house divided against itself cannot stand. …
Next Step for Nigeria Political Parties
With the registration of All Progressive Congress (APC) as Nigeria premier opposition party, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has once again reaffirmed their independence. They reassured Nigerians that they can be counted on to do the right thing when called upon. Nigeria political parties are currently in disarray. Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are practically …