What happened to Mr. Omoleye Sowore in Nigeria is very unfortunate. His crime is that he called for RevolutionNow protest. The federal government of Nigeria decided to arrest him for calling for RevolutionNow protest and charged him for treason and money laundering. He was arrested, charged to court where he spent more than 45 days …
Tag Archive: rule of law
Executive Impunity and Rascality
Nigeria is a country that seems to be in perpetual crisis primarily due to lack of adherence to the rule of law by various branches of government and rampant corruption. President Buhari was elected to office on condition that he will fight corruption and restore discipline in the country. The bitter truth is that there …
Blast from the Past
one would think that Nigerian presidents has learned to obey court orders after over 16 years of uninterrupted democratic rule. Former president Obasanjo was an expert in disobeying court orders which almost ruined Nigerian nascent democracy during his tenure. Late President Yar’Adua quickly put an end to his over-the-top insanity when he assumed office. He …