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The Unwritten Rules of a True Democracy

Approaching the midpoint of a momentous year already defined by dramatic twists and turns, a critical mid-term review and scenario planning for the remaining...

Democracy On Life Support: Is Nigeria Sliding Into a One-Party Dictatorship?

Once hailed as Africa’s beacon of democracy, Nigeria now teeters dangerously on the edge of authoritarianism, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) tightens its...

Nigeria: Goodbye to Democratic Governance?

In practical terms, one can confidently argue that democratic governance in Nigeria as we know it is disappearing, vanishing across all levels of political...

Democracy: A Rebuttal to Socratic Pessimism

Socrates’ critique of democracy, as preserved in Plato's works, has long served as a cautionary tale. His assertion that democracy is destined to fail...

Media, Democracy and the Public Interest

There has been another addition to President Bola Tinubu’s media team. The president has also restructured his media team in a bid to “enhance...

Democracy, Governance and Credible Elections (2)

Let’s come to the issues of recruitment and selection. All over the world, leadership is what changes history. Think of the Bolshevik Revolution of...

Dilemma of Unending Promises in Democracy

It is a glorious thing to have a tested leader as the president of a country. It is also a blessing when the president...

Democracy, Ideology and Loyalty

Democracy is a political paradigm, albeit, with a specific ideological undertone; and the ideological tone refers to the attributes of democracy. Indeed, that distinguishes...

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Obiora Okonkwo: The Value of Soft Power

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