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Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Electoral Reform! Electoral Reform!! Electoral Reform!!!

Urgent Need for Transformational Change in Nigeria

The need for Electoral Reform in Nigeria cannot be overstated. Electoral systems serve as the backbone of Democracy, and when these systems are flawed, they lead to widespread distrust, disenfranchisement, and ultimately, the weakening of governance structures. Let us explore and emphasize why electoral reform is critical for Nigeria’s Socio-political and Economic Future.

NIGERIA'S STRUGGLES AND THE WAY FORWARD

Video on the way....

Introduction
Resource Mismanagement and Political Corruption
Economic Challenges
Insecurity and Its Impact
Insecurity and Its Impact
Judiciary and Governance Issues
Need for Reform and Leadership
Labour Issues
Conclusion

1. Introduction

Since the advent of democracy in Nigeria, we have seen a troubling shift away from traditional occupations such as agriculture and craftsmanship. Instead, the political elite have asserted dominance over the country’s natural resources, particularly crude oil, which has led to significant mismanagement and corruption. This has resulted in a myriad of socio-economic issues that plague the nation today.

SENATORS ARGUE FIERCELY ABOUT SEATING ARRANGEMENT IN THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

It is truly disheartening to observe the National Assembly engaging in heated arguments and misplaced priorities, particularly when the nation is grappling with significant challenges such as the escalating electricity tariff, fuel scarcity (now termed #Petrogony), and a prevailing sense of insecurity.

Wike Hands Over Six Buses To Rivers NBA, Others

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has assured the leadership of the Bar in the state that he would continue to partner with them to entrench the rule of law and enhance access to justice.

The Federal Government on Monday dismissed the alleged fraud in the Treasury Single Account (TSA) and the rumoured diversion of the TSA funds to bankroll elections in Bayelsa and Kogi.

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Segun Adeyemi, in Abuja on Monday,described the allegation as a contrived distraction.

Mohammed said if those behind the accusation had allowed themselves some measure of honesty, they would have realised that there had not and there would be no such impunity under President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.

In reaction to the spate of mass action by Pro-Biafra agitators, South-East All Progressives Congress (APC) has appealed to Movement for Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and similar groups to stop their war drum, as it could scuttle the quest for Nigeria president of Igbo extraction in 2023.

Spokesman of South-East APC Leadership Caucus, Mr. Osita Okechukwu, made the appeal in a statement on Sunday.

Part of the statement reads: “Whereas we agree that there is gross unemployment, discontent and despondency among youths in the land; however it is not peculiar to the South East alone. The gross unemployment is nationwide and would be addressed holistically; luckily our son distinguished senator Chris Ngige is the minister in charge of employment” Okechukwu said.