APC and the Dilemmas of a Ruling Party Editor’s Foreword: The Republic V6, N1
Our first issue of 2022, APC and the Dilemmas of a Ruling Party, explores the rise of Nigeria’s ruling party and Nigeria’s changing political landscape. Read more.
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The President Who Belonged to Himself Assessing Muhammadu Buhari’s Presidential Legacy
President Buhari will be remembered as the president who belonged to nobody but himself; one who converted Aso Rock, a seat for agile, fit-as-fiddle occupiers, to a retirement home for senior citizens. Read more.
Nigeria’s Evolving Political Party Landscape Emergent and Key Players, Alliances, Challenges, Cultures and Opportunities
Political parties will determine the results of the next general elections. What is uncertain is the impact of the contestations on the quality of life of Nigerians and the maturation of our democracy. Read more.
‘Good Writers Are Good Readers’ Ndidi Akahara’s First Draft
Analyst and author of ‘Ken Saro-Wiwa’s “Sozaboy”: What War Literature Teaches Us About the Political Economy of Violence’, Ndidi Akahara, is always excited to talk about history and literature. Read our interview.
The Task That Must Be Done Restructuring for One Nigeria
With the myriad issues Nigeria is grappling with, one concept has captured the imagination of ordinary Nigerians and the political elite alike—restructuring. Read more.
The Dilemma of a Ruling Party The Challenges Ahead of APC’s Quest to Retain Power
The biggest challenge to APC holding on to power is not the lumbering opposition, but internal divisions that threaten to destroy the party. Read more.
Power vs Ideology The Evolution of Party Politics in Nigeria
More than 60 years since independence, little has changed in Nigeria’s political party system when it comes to articulating national objectives for the growth and development of the Nigerian polity. Read more.
The Shadow of June 12 June 12, the Left and Nigeria’s Democratic Revolution
‘June 12’ was a defining moment in Nigeria’s history and yet it has not received as much critical attention as it deserves. Read more.
Nigeria’s March to the Gallows Nigeria, South Sudan and the False Security of Secession
Growing calls to restructure Nigeria may appear to be more reasonable than calls for secession. However, prolonging the implementation of national restructuring will continue to justify civil disobedience and demands for secession. Read more.
‘I Have Always Been an Eclectic Reader.’ Andrew Alli’s First Draft
Partner at Southbridge Group and former president and CEO of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), Andrew Alli’s reading has always been ‘super-voracious’. Read our interview.