Cardinal John Onaiyekan’s latest criticism of Nigeria’s political system has shifted attention from the usual 2027 campaign arguments to a more fundamental question: what happens when citizens do not trust the system that is supposed to protect their votes? Following the July 28 meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria,…
Peter Obi has accused President Bola Tinubu of relying on tribal and religious sentiments because, in his view, the administration lacks the competence to win Nigerians over on performance. The former Anambra governor’s comments have quickly reopened one of the most sensitive arguments surrounding Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race: whether the next election can be fought…
Nigeria’s economic debate has officially entered campaign mode. The Presidency has pushed back strongly against former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, rejecting his criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies and insisting that the opposition is relying on “outdated data” to paint an inaccurate picture of the country’s economy. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga defended the administration’s…
