Tag: #democracy
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CAN at 50: Okoh urges churches to uphold justice, democracy, religious freedom
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged churches nationwide to remain morally vigilant on issues concerning justice, human dignity, democracy, constitutionalism, peace, religious freedom and other national challenges.
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2027: Blockade of Obi’s motorcade is violation of Peace Accord- NRM presidential candidate
Presidential Candidate of the National Rescue Movement (NRM), Dr Esther Okereke has condemned the Monday blockade of the motorcade of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, in Benue, describing it as the violation of the recently signed political Peace Accord.
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NILDS has extended capacity-building to 31 state assemblies to strengthen democracy – DG
Director-General of National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, says the institute has extended its capacity-building and legislative support services to 31 state Houses of Assembly across Nigeria.
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Osun: Tinubu’s democratic disposition contributed to Adeleke’s victory-Imumolen
Factional National Chairman of the Accord Party, Prof. Chris Imumolen, says President Bola Tinubu’s conduct, restraint, and democratic disposition contributed significantly to Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the Osun governorship election.
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Anyim urges leaders to emulate Jonathan’s democratic example
Former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim, has urged Nigerian political leaders to prioritise national interest and emulate former President Goodluck Jonathan’s commitment to democracy.
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Jonathan urges political parties, judiciary to protect Africa’s democracy
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on political parties and the judiciary across Africa to strengthen democratic institutions and protect the will of the people.
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Ouédraogo, Njai urge transparent elections, internal party democracy in Africa
A former President of ECOWAS Commission, Kadré Ouédraogo and a Gambian parliamentarian, Fatoumatta Njai, have called on African nations and political actors to safeguard democratic governance by practising internal party democracy and ensuring transparent, credible and inclusive electoral system.
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Ex-Supreme Court judge tasks politicians on fostering internal democracy
Retired Supreme Court Justice Amina Augie has tasked politicians on respecting their internal constitutions, foster true internal democracy to avoid dragging the courts into electoral adjudication.
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African democracy needs resilient institutions beyond elections — GJF
The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) says the survival of democracy in Africa depends not only on elections but also on the resilience of institutions that safeguard democratic values between electoral cycles
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PDP remains beautiful bride in hot demand-spokesman
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it remains a beautiful bride in hot demand, firmly positioned to win future elections and lead Nigeria toward a brighter, more prosperous future.