Tagged: APC
Asari Ndem
Nigeria: Opposition Party Struggles With Zoning
The leading opposition political party in Nigeria, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has hinted at a plan to discard zoning as a criterion for picking its presidential candidate for the 2023 election cycle, causing conflict ahead of the much-anticipated polls. The party’s decision is motivated by the recommendation of a committee set up to investigate […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Nigeria: Women Of Ruling Party Demand Equality
The women of the ruling All Progressives Congress party (APC) political party in Nigeria have put out a demand for gender equality in the party’s constitution, structure and participation ahead of the 2023 general elections. Calling for equality and representation across the board, they have also called for the adoption of direct primary in electing […]
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 […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Nigeria: Parties Agree On New Election Schedule
Following a recent timetable release for a Nigerian election scheduled for November, stakeholders of the state’s leading opposition parties have expressed support for the upcoming polls, as it aligns with the constitution of Nigeria. When Will The Election Hold? According to an announcement by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Anambra State Governorship poll […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Nigeria 2023: Candidates To Watch
As 2023 draws near, the race for the top political seat in Nigeria has been gaining prominence in various political discourses across the country. While many have argued against early predictions, from current and former governors to serving ministers and former presidential candidates, a growing number of names have permeated Nigeria’s political space as potential […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Nigeria: Supreme Court Election Rulings Of 2020
Nearly two years after its last general elections, and with the 2023 election year coming in full speed, we look at the relationship between elections in Nigeria and the country’s apex court, the Supreme Court. Using unique cases and the landmark decisions that followed, we look at the pre-election impact, as well as mistakes could […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Nigeria: #EndSARS Protests and Future Elections
On the evening of October 20th, 2020, Nigeria and the world at large watched live as unarmed protesters at an #EndSARS demonstration against police brutality were gunned down by members of the Nigerian Army at the Lekki area of the country’s commercial hub, Lagos. The unfortunate event, a bloody climax to protests that had quickly […]