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.
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.
Professor Jibrin Ibrahim says electoral offenders must face consequences to deter vote buying and protect the integrity of Nigeria’s elections.
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.
YPP governorship candidate Paul Chukwuma accuses Anambra Governor Charles Soludo of sponsoring armed groups to intimidate voters and disrupt elections.
Abia PDP Chairman Amah Abraham says holding the party’s convention in Ibadan now could silence the Southeast
Dr. Kester Onor says Nigeria can survive US aid withdrawal by leveraging resources, unity, security, and self-reliance.
Funso Doherty says Nigeria’s democracy is at risk without a strong opposition, insisting the PDP remains vital to balance power.
Elder statesman Bashir Dalhatu urges unity ahead of the ACF anniversary, stressing that Nigerians must see themselves as one people.
Governmental support would help in making sure that film production stays in Nigeria, says David Oyelowo.
PDP Deputy National Legal Adviser, Okey Osuoha, blames Acting Chairman Damagum for incompetence, impunity, and worsening leadership crisis in party.
Eze Chikamnayo accuses Governor Alex Otti of blocking grassroots development and withholding local government funds meant for community progress.
Economist Paul Alaje warns that implementing the 15% fuel import tax now will worsen inflation until local refineries meet demand.
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