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Osun Election Shows Ruling Party Can Lose Without ‘Federal Might’ — Sanwo-Olu

 Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as his commitment to democratic principles, saying the outcome of the recent Osun State governorship election demonstrated that the ruling party could lose an election without destabilising the democratic process. Sanwo-Olu spoke on Thursday at the seventh annual lecture organised by

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Obasanjo Raises Alarm Over Nigeria’s Democracy, Says Citizens Are ‘Caged’

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed concern over the state of democracy in Nigeria, warning that the country’s democratic system is increasingly being constrained. Obasanjo said Nigerians were living under conditions that made it difficult for citizens to freely exercise their democratic rights and participate meaningfully in governance. The former president made the remarks while

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2027: Gov Yusuf Charges Lawyers to Defend Democracy& Uphold Justice System Integrity

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has urged legal practitioners across the country to remain committed to the principles of justice, rule of law and democratic values as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections. The governor made the call while emphasising the critical role of lawyers in protecting democratic institutions and ensuring that justice

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