“No election is free and fair in Nigeria” – Balarabe Musa

According to elder statesman, Balarabe Musa, having a free and fair election in Nigeria is presently impossible. The former governor of the old Kaduna state said on Sunday, that the financial capability of a candidate is the only determinant of success in an election in Nigeria. Musa said that in all the past elections conducted since Nigeria... Read More

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October 25, 2014

@adekoyabee: Aso Rock is waiting to be stolen

by Boladale Adekoya With the recent declaration of President Jonathan to run for a second term, the political atmosphere of Nigeria is now fully charged. While the major opposition party continues the foot dragging on who to present against the president come 2015, it is important to say that the 2015 race maybe the fiercest... Read More

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February 24, 2014

Opinion: We must set the agenda for 2015 elections

by Jaye Gaskia Furthermore, what is the difference between the parties of the ruling class? If there was ever any doubt about the sameness of the opposition APC with the ruling PDP, surely its merger with the New PDP ought to dispel any remaining doubts? As the 2015 general elections approach, and before it, the... Read More

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January 13, 2014

Kayode Idowu: Electoral tasks ahead of Nigeria in 2014

by Kayode Idowu But more importantly, the use of the PVC will check the tendency by unscrupulous persons to engage in multiple voting during elections. With the use of card readers that will also be deployed, the PVC will allow for 100 per cent verification and authentication of anyone showing up at the polling unit... Read More

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November 25, 2013

Opinion: Let’s face facts, Anambra election was not free and fair

by Moshood Isah No doubt, INEC is still far away from conducting a free and fair election in the country. There are little positives to take away from the Anambra elections. The fact that election results were cancelled in about sixty-five polling units goes a long way in sending a message that the body is... Read More

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November 25, 2013

Hannatu Musawa: The Anambra show of shame and the imperative for change

by Hannatu Musawa It is indeed an infamy that in Nigeria after 53 years of independence and 14 years of uninterrupted democratic dispensation, we still cannot conduct free, fair and credible elections. Foul political mud slinging. Under the belt insults. Campaign and personal attacks Offensive media tirades. A dismal, disgraceful and disastrous performance from INEC... Read More

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