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What should be done to end vote buying?

What should be done to end vote buying?

Olusegun Adebiyi (Secretary, Organised Labour, Ogun State) Inducement of electorate has been around for quite some time. What is, however, novel about it in recent times is the brazenness of buyers and sellers? Physical cash, basic commodities such as rice, vegetable oil are routinely distributed at virtually all political parties’ periodic meetings and rallies. A […] …

Has Nigeria’s electoral process improved since Independence?

Has Nigeria’s electoral process improved since Independence?

Even before 1999’s return to democracy; when the military allowed for political associations which led to the 1993 election, the electoral process was still in order. You remember the election of the Social Democratic Party which almost brought Moshood Abiola to power, it was still largely commendable. Abiola, then a southern Muslim, captured most of […] …

What we want from our next governor –Osun residents

What we want from our next governor –Osun residents

Ahmadu Musefiu, welder, Ede I expect the new governor to provide good environment for market men and women, small and medium-scale entrepreneurs and artisans. He should provide good road network to ease movement. The incoming governor must be able to provide credit facility for artisans and traders to grow their business. He should get supervisors, […] …

How can FG improve the life expectancy of Nigerians?

How can FG improve the life expectancy of Nigerians?

Prof. Abdulwaheed Olatinwo (A former Chief Medical Director, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital) I think there are quite a number of factors to consider when analysing things that are responsible for life expectancy. As one is aware, Nigeria is among the countries with the lowest life expectancy in the world. I believe that we need […] …

Did purchase of N45m form for Buhari breach electoral laws?

Did purchase of N45m form for Buhari breach electoral laws?

The purchase of the nomination form by the group has generated and elicited diverse views and unnecessary controversy. The provision of the Electoral Act forbids someone or a group from donating more than N1m to a candidate. One can erroneously conclude that the group’s gesture offends Section 91 (9) of the Electoral Act which states, […] …

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