Election

Election and Democracy

By Dr Kwadwo Afari-Gyan  “Credible elections are essential to a democracy, but there are worrisome obstacles to achieving peaceful, free,…

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The Selectorate: When the People Vote but the Judges Choose, By Abdul Mahmud

One month ago, in Abuja, a small circle of friends, literary enthusiasts, human rights activists, politicians, public intellectuals and thinkers…

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Politicians and Independence of Electoral Umpires

By Paul Ejime Most African countries make a ritual of adding the word “Independent” or “Autonomous” to the name of…

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Latest Election News

Judicial Conspiracy Suffocating Nigerian People, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

Three different decisions of the highest court in the country over the…

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Why Nigeria’s Election Petition System is Unconstitutional, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

“Sovereignty belongs to the people of Nigeria from whom government through this…

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Democracy without Voters and Nigeria’s Insecurity Crisis, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu,

“On matters of security, the bulk (sic) stops at the President's table.”…

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Sierra Leone’s Bio Succeeds Nigeria’s Tinubu as Chair of ECOWAS Authority, By Paul Ejime

West African leaders at their 67th Ordinary Summit in Abuja on Sunday,…

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Democracy in Africa and the Dangers of Judicial Selectorate

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu In March 2006, Uganda’s Supreme Court convened to begin…

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Nigeria: The Making of a Judicial Selectorate

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu Anambra North senatorial constituency comprises seven Local Government Areas…

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ECOWAS, UN Joint Mission to Support Peace Efforts in Guinea Bissau

A joint mission of ECOWAS and the UN Office for West Africa…

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President Boakai Reinstates Liberia’s Electoral Chief

By Paul Ejime President Joseph Boakai has reinstated Madam Davidetta Browne-Lansanah as…

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African Union’s Next Chair – Election and Challenges

By Bunmi Makinwa The crowded scene of interested candidates for the important…

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