AFRICA
Conrad Omodiagbe
Nigeria and Voter Apathy [II]
In 2023, Nigeria will have a choice to make. With the exit of incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari, Nigerians will head to the polls in a bid to elect a new president, as well as leaders at different levels of government. But as the country prepares for its 7th general elections, more voters are turning away […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Nigeria and Voter Apathy [I]
Despite earning a spot as the most populous country in Africa, Nigeria still struggles with voter apathy. As the country prepares for its next major elections scheduled to hold in 2023, questions about the problem and its potential solution remain a salient part of the election conversation. While making a case for the expansion of […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
South Africa: The Election Plan For 2022
Ahead of its upcoming polls, the Van Zyl Slabbert Commission on Electoral Reform in South Africa has proposed a new electoral system, as the Constitutional Court found loopholes in the current electoral process. According to a report by City Press, which referenced a report compiled by the commission that recommended major changes to the election […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
What To Know About Niger’s Presidential Run-off
Niger’s ruling party candidate, Mohamed Bazoum, seems to be in the lead in the second round of presidential elections, as the West African nation prepares for a transition of power that would mark its first since independence. According to data released by Niger’s Electoral Commission on Monday, provisional results from 210 out of 266 constituencies […]
Farida Adamu
Algeria Dissolves Parliament, Calls Election
The President of Algeria, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, has announced the dissolution of the lower house of parliament, calling for early legislative elections. “I decided to dissolve the assembly and call elections to build a new institution,” he said, explaining that the dissolution decision was part of reforms after amendments to the constitution in November last year. He also ordered the release of 60 detainees […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Ugandan Opposition Accuses Supreme Court Of Bias
The Ugandan opposition leader and former presidential candidate, Bobi Wine, has threatened to withdraw an election petition against President Yoweri Museveni, citing “bias” and “frustration” from the Supreme Court. The country’s Supreme Court had, on Tuesday, rejected additional evidence in over 120 affidavits sworn by senior members of Wine’s National Unity Platform (NUP) party and […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Nigeria: Zoning May Become A Thing Of The Past
The concept of zoning within political parties plays a crucial role in Nigeria’s democracy. With the 2023 presidential elections marking the end of an era with the exit of President Mohammadu Buhari, zoning has become a major topic leading up to the polls. Will political parties in Nigeria stick to the zoning formula? Or has […]