The Nigerian Senate has reaffirmed its support for Senate President Godswill Akpabio, passing a vote of confidence in his leadership amid a storm of controversy that has dominated the political landscape in recent weeks. The motion, spearheaded by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele under Orders 40 and 51, was aimed at addressing the public debate surrounding … Read more
Former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega, have expressed concern over the growing influence of political interference in the appointment of electoral commissioners. Both leaders voiced their concerns on Tuesday during a conference organized by the pro-democracy and advocacy group, Yiaga Africa, held in Abuja. The … Read more
Former Vice-President of Ghana, Mahamudu Bawumia, has explained why he conceded defeat to John Mahama in the 2024 presidential election, citing the interest of national peace as the driving force behind his decision. Bawumia, who represented the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the election, polled 738,493 votes, accounting for 42.64 percent of the total votes … Read more