•National Assembly complex, Abuja The Movement for Credible Elections, MCE, made up of eminent personalities, has called on the National Assembly to review the 2026 electoral act, as a matter of urgency. MCE, in collaboration with June 12 Democracy Movement of Nigeria, made the call in a Communique issued today, at the end of a […]
•Atiku Former Vice president and Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has said Nigeria’s democracy is yet to translate into prosperity for the citizens. He also blamed some political actors for their behaviour, saying it has betrayed the ideas of those who fought and died for democracy in the country...
•Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State As the bell tolls on the politics of 2027, those outside power are craving to supplant those holding power, while those holding power are striving to consolidate. Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, belongs to the latter category with his quest to return to the Senate, which he left barely […]
As the countdown to the submission of the list of candidates for 2027 poll approaches, the All Progressives Congress (APC) is taking a second look at candidates that have been nominated in some key states to be sure that they are popular with voters. The move is informed by the need to quickly resolve the […]
•Prof Chidi Odinkalu Human rights advocate and lawyer, Prof Chidi Odinkalu, has argued that comparing the failures of civilian rule to military rule amounts to “gaslighting” Nigerians, insisting that citizens deserve better democratic governance rather than being forced to choose between two undesirable options. Odinkalu spoke during a special...
•Joash Amupitan The National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has declared the readiness of the Commission for the Ekiti State governorship election. He assured voters, political parties and other stakeholders that all necessary arrangements have been concluded to ensure a peaceful, transparent ...
•Dino Melaye (left) Former Senator Dino Melaye, today criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Democracy Day broadcast, describing it as detached from the realities facing Nigerians. The former lawmaker also called on the president to resign over worsening insecurity and the rise in cases of abductions across the country, reports The PUNCH. Me...
•Saraki Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has again echoed the need for the independence of the legislature, describing it as critical to the survival of democracy. Saraki, who was among the guests in the June 12, 2026, edition of The Platform, said lawmakers must be able to scrutinise proposals from the executive arm of the […]
•Tinubu and ADC logo Concerns over the state of the country’s democracy emerged yesterday as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) called for a frank assessment of the country’s democratic journey, while a nationwide survey revealed that a majority of Nigerians are dissatisfied with governance, citing insecurity, economic hardship and poor lea...
Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has used his 2026 Democracy Day address to celebrate Nigeria’s 27 consecutive years of civilian rule, reaffirm commitment to economic reforms and security operations, and announce national honours for dozens of pro-democracy activists and military officers who played roles in the June 12 struggle. Tinubu said...

