Defection without consequence Nigeria debate grows as party-switching politicians raise concerns over voter mandate and democratic integrity
2026 Electoral Act criticism deepens as Igini warns of regression while INEC defends strict compliance for credible polls
Atiku accuses Tinubu democracy erosion, warning of authoritarian drift and political intimidation ahead of 2027 elections
ADC criticises Senate President Godswill Akpabio, saying his 2026 Electoral Act remarks reveal bias in favour of the ruling party
An analyst warns Nigeria sore-loser politics threatens democracy and security as 2027 elections approach, urging maturity and acceptance of defeat
Pakistan constitutional amendment grants lifetime immunity to top leaders and military chiefs, sparking outrage over threats to democracy and judicial independence
Bola Ahmed Tinubu hails Senator Abu Ibrahim at 80, praising his loyalty, courage, and lifelong service to democracy and Nigeria’s unity
Nigeria’s civic space suffers alarming decline as repression, surveillance and censorship erode democratic freedoms nationwide
House Speaker Abbas Tajudeen has withdrawn a bill for mandatory voting in Nigeria after public consultation, acknowledging concerns about personal freedom and shifting focus to encouraging...
Yiaga Africa unequivocally rejects the proposed bill under consideration in the National Assembly seeking to introduce compulsory voting in Nigeria and prescribing a six-month jail term...
