The Eastern Union (EU), a political pressure group for the people of the Old Eastern Region, has applauded the Action Alliance (AA) for the emergence of Dame Uju Uchendu Ozoka, a female lawyer and journalist, as its candidate in the November 18 governorship election in Anambra State. Hon. Charles Anike, the EU National President, who…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Secretary to Abia State Government, Pastor Ralph Egbu has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the judiciary to learn from the recent presidential election in Kenya in order to achieve credible and transparent election in Nigeria. Egbu, who also served as Commissioner…
Democracy is a marathon, and Kenya just delivered one of the most decisive victories for African democracy in recent history. Marathons are, after all, our thing. In a 4-2 decision, the Supreme Court determined that the recently concluded presidential election “was not conducted in accordance with the Constitution and … is invalid”. In practical…