Jideofor Adibe

A liberal democracy is an embodiment of a gamut of civic rights and individual liberties geared towards preventing it from degenerating into a tyranny of the majority.  The extent to which these liberties are guaranteed and the degree to which they are protected differ from one democracy to another...

There is something about Orji Uzor Kalu, former governor of Abia state, which sticks to your face, making it almost impossible to ignore him, while at the same time alarming your instincts not to feel very comfortable with him...

The recent blocking of a planned meeting of the Igbo Political Forum (IPF), which was to take place at the Banquet Hall of Hotel Concorde, Owerri, on Monday September 27, 2010, has generated headlines, editorials and condemnations...

Soyinka is a man who is much respected, if not idolised by most people who can string words together. Therefore as he dabbles into partisan politics with his full creative weight, questions are bound to arise...

The recent declaration by Nuhu Ribadu, former boss of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, that he would run for the presidency of this country in the 2011 elections, may not have come as a surprise to many people...

The idea of power shift to the younger generation has moved up the agenda of political discussion since former military President Ibrahim Babangida, 69, allegedly claimed that Nigerian youths are incapable of giving the country a qualitative leadership...

The anticipated presidential candidacy of Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has become a big business trapped in high wire politics and intrigues...

Former military Head of State Ibrahim Babangida has reportedly apologised for annulling the June 12, 1993 elections, won by the late Moshood Abiola...