Sam Amadi: Massive Vote Buying, Low Turnout Threaten Nigeria’s Democracy
Associate Professor Sam Amadi warns Anambra election shows persistent vote buying, low turnout, and political elites undermining democracy.
Associate Professor Sam Amadi warns Anambra election shows persistent vote buying, low turnout, and political elites undermining democracy.
African affairs analyst Victor Okhai says Trump’s remarks on Christian genocide are a wake-up call for Nigeria to act decisively.
CDD Director Garuba says cash and electronic vote-trading tainted Anambra poll, urging urgent reforms before 2027.
Charles Aniagwu says Delta is witnessing widespread transformation under Governor Oborevwori through infrastructure, energy reforms, and industrial investment.
Chair of the Centre for Democracy and Development, Adetula warns that high voter registration does not guarantee turnout, citing low party mobilisation and potential election challenges.
The National Vice Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the South-South, Emmanuel Ogidi dismisses the factional PDP BOT as unconstitutional.
PDP member and Obidient movement supporter Iroegbu accuses Tinubu of lacking empathy and leading an elite conspiracy against suffering Nigerians.
Former presidential aide Hakeem Baba-Ahmed urges US to help without weakening Nigeria, warns country “is on its knees.”
Public policy expert Abba Kaka urges Tinubu to act decisively as US criticism exposes Nigeria’s governance failures.
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah says Nigeria must “reload” to rediscover its moral compass, identity, and founding values for nation-building.
David Aworawo calls for government honesty on targeted attacks, stressing collaboration with the US to combat terrorism.
Professor Jibrin Ibrahim says electoral offenders must face consequences to deter vote buying and protect the integrity of Nigeria’s elections.
Terrorism researcher and community-based crimes consultant, Vahuza Getso, urges decisive, transparent action against terrorism, saying Nigeria has capacity to end insecurity swiftly.
Yiaga Africa’s Itodo urges INEC and security agencies to ensure transparent, credible elections and calls on voters to turn out in numbers.
CDD’s Dengiyefa Angalapu warns that insecurity, money politics and weak opposition threaten Anambra’s crucial governorship election.
Shield Africa CEO, Osenaga Michael-Orokpo, urges creation of a national farmer database to ensure fair distribution of agricultural inputs.
Vainglorious director says Nigerian animators are self-taught innovators whose global success proves the country’s creative potential.
Retired Air Force spokesman Shehu says mismanaged defence spending leaves little for equipment, operations, and real counterterrorism efforts.
Amaju Pinnick urges Nigerians to remain objective, defend national institutions, and stop spreading misinformation harming Nigeria’s global image.
PDP chieftain Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim says government inaction and weak leadership are fueling nationwide killings and insecurity.
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