L.Chinedu Arizona-Ogwu

Arizona-Ogwu writes from Oyigbo, Rivers State, Nigeria.

Ohakim as Imo Governor: The Pains Behind The Pay!

Governor Ohakim assumed office with such pomp and panache that reinvigorated hopes and enthusiasm in the minds of Imo people who had been cruelly short-changed in the immediate past; but the present nostalgic feeling of that forgettable past is a testament that the governor has performed more in words than in action...

Trading Imo state for perilous politics

A question I frequently hear these days is: What happens if there is failure of election in Imo State? Worse yet, I also hear described various scenarios that can happen should there be failure of election...

Politicking Against the Tide: The 2011 Presidential Polls In Nigeria!

Today, there is widespread belief that the vote will be difficult to manipulate, irrespective of the major parties in the areas where incumbency is enjoyed...

Nigeria’s 2011 Presidential Poll: What If The Vote Goes Otherwise?

Nigeria has made great strides since it gained independence from the British in 1960. Civil-War torn and ravaged by inter-ethnic prejudice, it has been able to transform itself into a state with democratic elections...

Nigeria’s Elections: The Past And The Present Expectation!

We praise Prof Attahiru Jega and his INEC team for the measures that have been put in place, such that brought about the credibility of the parliamentary election held last Saturday; 9th April, 2011...

2011 Election: Checkmating Desperate Politicians!

Shifting the national Assembly poll from 2nd until 9th April 2011, is not Nigeria’s problem, but the outcome of these elections remain crucial to the Nigerian people...

Nigeria and a better living condition: Deserved or Disservice?

Economy shapes cities. It’s dwelling pattern, transit arrangement, but for Nigeria; spending spree of our politicians and quenching the reviving spirits of our economy has deterred the trend...

Libya, Ghadaffi and The Fate Of A Tyrant-Leader!

Political power without the support of the people cannot endure. The Libyan strongman, Muammar Gaddafi, has carried out indiscriminate slaughter of his own people, just because they feel the game is up for him...

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