By Florence Adewale A Civil Society Organisation, Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa has called for an enabling environment for the electoral umpire, INEC to promote fairness in a democratic system. The Chairman of the Centre, Mr Ezenwa Nwogu made the call at a news briefing on the recent court verdicts on governorship elections across the country. Mr Nwogu explained that the 2023 elections had its challenges but […]
By Remi Johnson Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike says a well-functioning parliament, with the right support system in place, is the cornerstone of democracy. Wike stated this during the opening ceremony of the 9th National and States Assembly Service Commissions conference, held in Abuja. Wike, who was represented by the FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, also identified the legislative bodies as the heart of […]
Written By Chikezie Chinkata, Abuja Operations, FRCN It is often said that democracy is one of the best, if not the best system of government due to its attributes. Among all the principles and features of democracy which includes, rule of law, limited tenure of government, independent judiciary, popular sovereignty, elected representatives among others, the principle of popular sovereignty appears more outstanding, all things being equal. This can also […]
As democracy remains a viable option for Nigeria’s development, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar promises to foster a robust democratic structure at the grassroots as part of efforts to restore people’s confidence in local council elections. Tuggar disclosed this in a bilateral meeting at the high-level week of the 78th United Nations General Assembly where he received a delegation from the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance […]
The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure has described the Appeal Court's judgement in the Delta State Governorship election as victory for democracy. This is contained in a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary of Labour Party, Obiora Ifoh in Abuja. The statement explains that the judgement is a clear indication that the judiciary can be effective, impartial and truly represent the mandate of the […]
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Mr. Tajudeen Abbas, says citizens’ engagement is the fulcrum of a representative democracy. Speaking at a stakeholders meeting on the 10th house of Representatives legislative agenda, Mr. Abbas observed that It is only through engagements with the citizens that legislators will become truly, the representatives of the people. He explained that the meeting was part of the house desire to have a legislative […]
President Bola Tinubu says for Nigeria and the rest of Africa to make genuine progress and development, democracy must be nurtured and sustained. President Tinubu stated this in Abuja when he received leaders of the Senate, led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who were at the State House to congratulate him on his emergence as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government. "Democracy must survive. We […]
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