Nigeria at 65: Democracy only exists in Abuja, no sign of progress

Nigeria at 65: Democracy only exists in Abuja, no sign of progress

Activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has downplayed the existence of democracy at the subnational levels in Nigeria despite the country’s 65th independence. Adeyanju said democracy only exists in Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria and not at the subnational levels, 65 years after independence. In a statement he signed to mark Nigeria’s independence anniversary, the activist said there is no sign that the country is making any progress. He accused sta…

Nigeria @ 65: Democracy only Exist in Abuja not at Subnational Levels

On Nigeria’s Independence Day, activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju delivered a scathing critique of the nation’s democratic state, declaring that democracy thrives only in Abuja and is “barely alive” at the state level. Adeyanju accused state governors of wielding unchecked power with minimal accountability, shielded from scrutiny while their salaries soar. He pointed to their alleged attempt to undermine the Economic and Financial Crimes Commissi…

Nigeria at 65: NUJ FCT Demands Urgent Action on Insecurity, Press Freedom, and Journalists’ Welfare - THE AUTHORITY NEWS

As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, reflects not just on the gains of nationhood, but on the urgent and deepening challenges that continue to threaten our democracy, safety, and freedom of expression. It is the constitutional duty of the government to protect the lives and property of its citizens. Yet, the senseless and avoidable killing of our colleague, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagw…