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“No dictator can survive in Nigeria”, Shettima hails media as heroes of democracy

December 3, 2025December 3, 2025 Aminu Imam

Vice-President Kashim Shettima yesterday declared that no government in Nigeria can successfully silence the press, insisting that the country’s vibrant media landscape remains the strongest safeguard of its democracy. Speaking at the 2025 Conference and Annual General Meeting of the International Press Institute, (IPI), Nigeria, held in Abuja, Shettima praised journalists for consistently defending citizens’ right to know, even in the face of intimidation and misinformation campaigns. “Nigeria has one of the most vibrant media communities in the world,” he said. “Never in our history has any person or government…

“Politics not for rascals” – Goodluck Jonathan

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Accuses politicians of ‘suffocating’ democracy Former President Goodluck Jonathan has raised fresh concerns over the state of Nigeria’s democracy, warning that the political space is gradually becoming polluted by unhealthy behaviour. Jonathan, who spoke during the 10th anniversary dinner of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation in Abuja, said the system is being “suffocated” by actions that threaten civility and national stability. He noted that politics must never be turned into a field for reckless conduct, stressing that responsible leadership remains the backbone of any thriving democracy. According to him, progress is…

“A leader who fails to perform should be voted out” – Ex-President Jonathan

September 21, 2025September 21, 2025 Aminu Imam

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that any leader who fails to perform should be voted out of office if proper elections are conducted. Jonathan, who lost his bid for re-election in 2015, is reportedly nursing a presidential ambition for 2027 against President Bola Tinubu. Speaking at the 2025 edition of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) Democracy Dialogue in Accra, Ghana, he described electoral manipulation as one of the greatest threats to democracy in Africa. In a statement on Saturday, Communications Officer of the GJF, Wealth Dickson Ominabo, quoted Jonathan…

‘Democracy under threat!’ – INEC cries out

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025 Aminu Imam

…As 2027 billboards, rallies flood cities The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), has raised alarm over the surge of premature political campaigns across Nigeria, warning that the trend threatens democratic governance but admitting it lacks the legal power to stop offenders. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, speaking at a stakeholders’ roundtable yesterday in Abuja, described the situation as “a disturbing trend” that undermines the spirit of the Electoral Act 2022 and weakens the commission’s ability to enforce campaign finance rules. Section 94(1) of the Act prohibits campaigns earlier than 150…

State Capture: “Defend democracy from collapsing”, US-based don urges Nigerians

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025 Aminu Imam

A University don in the United States of America, Abdulmumin Yinka Ajia, has called on all well-meaning Nigerians to save the country’s democracy from collapsing. The Lincoln University Professor of Business Administration and Marketing in Missouri. made the call at the second edition of the ‘Ajia Colloquium on Democracy and Good Governance’, held in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Sunday. The event brought together academics, students, civil society actors, and members of the public to reflect on governance, political participation, and institutional integrity. In his welcome address, the professor and the…

June 12: “Nigeria’s democracy slid backwards” – CISLAC

June 14, 2025June 14, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Says accountability has collapsed The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, (CISLAC), has lamented Nigeria’s democracy backward sliding with the collapse of accountable governance, as the nation marks another Democracy Day. Rafsanjani also pointed out that there is widespread voter apathy and growing distrust in the electoral system. In a statement on Thursday, he said: “In Nigeria, democracy is backsliding because of the frightening collapse of responsible, transparent and accountable governance under the watch of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as the nation marks Democracy Day and 26 years of continuous democratic…

“Defend Democracy, keep politicians on their toes” – Gov. Uba Sani to Activists

June 2, 2025June 2, 2025 Aminu Imam

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has advised activists who are in politics to lead by example and be accountable to the people on whose mandate they are in office. The Governor also argued that “the welfare and security of the people must be our top priority. We must avoid actions that will make the people to lose faith in democracy’’. Governor Sani gave this advice at the public presentation and formal book launch written by Hon. Abdul Oroh, titled: “Demonstration of Craze: Struggles And Transition To Democracy.’’ The Governor, who…

“Northern stakeholders’ influence in fielding candidates undermining democracy” – Kwankwaso

January 5, 2025January 5, 2025 Aminu Imam

Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the 2023 elections and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, has accused some people, whom he described as ‘self-proclaimed northern stakeholders’, of meddling in the process of selection and fielding of candidates during presidential elections. Speaking in an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Hausa service, Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano State, alleged that the interference was undermining democracy and causing disunity among people, leading to electing incompetent candidates during elections. According to him, “This…

Jonathan raises concerns over Nigeria�s democracy

October 19, 2024October 19, 2024 Aminu Imam

�Says election matters are akin to turning a cone upside down Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed concern over judgements on political cases by some courts in the country, saying the situation does not give a good sign for democracy. Jonathan, who stated this at the 67th birthday celebration of a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Prof. Mike Ozekhome, in Abuja, described some judgements on election matters as a �cone being turned upside down�. According to him, �The way things are going in this country, especially listening to the judgments being…

Rivers LG Polls: “Take action against conflicting court orders” � Jonathan tells NJC

October 6, 2024October 6, 2024 Aminu Imam

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has voiced his concerns regarding the political turmoil in Rivers State. In a statement issued yesterday, he urged the National Judicial Council, (NJC), to address the increasing issue of conflicting court rulings. Jonathan highlighted that the political unrest in Rivers State poses a serious threat to peace and stability, not just within the State but throughout the Niger-Delta region. He emphasised that the existence of conflicting court orders from courts of concurrent jurisdictions undermines democracy. If left unaddressed, he warned, this situation could jeopardize Nigeria�s democratic…