Nigeria at 65: Democracy only exists in Abuja, no sign of progress

Nigeria’s democracy now described as undemocratic, says Obi

Labour Party presidential candidate in the last election, Peter Obi, on Wednesday used Nigeria’s Independence Day anniversary to deliver a scathing critique of the country’s current state, warning that leadership failures had left the nation deep in debt, shrinking economically, and sliding into what he described as an “undemocratic democracy.” Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja, Obi contrasted the vision of the country’s founding fathers—who…

Nigeria at 65: Democracy only exists in Abuja, no sign of progress

Activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has downplayed the existence of democracy at the subnational levels in Nigeria despite the country’s 65th independence. Adeyanju said democracy only exists in Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria and not at the subnational levels, 65 years after independence. In a statement he signed to mark Nigeria’s independence anniversary, the activist said there is no sign that the country is making any progress. He accused sta…

Nigeria being held back from growth, development – Archbishop Onaiyekan – TheNGblog

Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja Catholic Archdiocese, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, says Nigeria has the resources to lead black nations but mismanagement and corruption is holding the country back. Onaiyekan said this on Wednesday while responding to questions in an interview on Arise Television. The Archbishop Emeritus stated that the country still has the resources to lead black nations if it can fight corruption and properly manage its resources. He…

Nigeria @ 65: Democracy only Exist in Abuja not at Subnational Levels

On Nigeria’s Independence Day, activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju delivered a scathing critique of the nation’s democratic state, declaring that democracy thrives only in Abuja and is “barely alive” at the state level. Adeyanju accused state governors of wielding unchecked power with minimal accountability, shielded from scrutiny while their salaries soar. He pointed to their alleged attempt to undermine the Economic and Financial Crimes Commissi…

Nigeria at 65: NUJ FCT Demands Urgent Action on Insecurity, Press Freedom, and Journalists’ Welfare - THE AUTHORITY NEWS

As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, reflects not just on the gains of nationhood, but on the urgent and deepening challenges that continue to threaten our democracy, safety, and freedom of expression. It is the constitutional duty of the government to protect the lives and property of its citizens. Yet, the senseless and avoidable killing of our colleague, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagw…