Tag: Dakuku Peterside
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2023: It’s not about myself or ambition – Dr Dakuku Peterside
Former lawmaker and Director General of MIMASA, Dr Dakuku Peterside on Tuesday said the Rivers guber race is not about himself or his personal ambition. Peterside made this humble submission when his Rivers people welcomed him home in his state. Hear him: “My dear Rivers People, and especially members of our great party – APC.
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The state and the train hostages – By Dakuku Peterside
It is no longer surprising that Nigerians hear or read about insecurity in various parts of the country. We have become so narcotised and insensitive to the news of insecurity that when kidnapping, bombing or attacks on villagers by bandits, terrorists, or other non-state actors happen unless people were killed, maimed, or taken hostage in…
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Party nomination cost; tickets for sale? – By Dakuku Peterside
The people are the bedrock of democracy. The supremacy of the people and the democratic institutions over and above individuals, no matter how well placed or wealthy, is at the core of democratic principles. Behind this democratic collectivism lies the individual’s inalienable rights and privileges that assume equality of all before the law, equality of…
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When ghosts vote; voters register, and credible elections – By Dakuku Peterside
There is some optimism, founded or unfounded, that Nigeria will be witnessing credible elections in 2023. This air of optimism is hinged on many factors, including the recently signed electoral act amendment bill with clauses that will ensure that votes count and electronic transmission of results.
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Rascality of political parties and 2023 election – By Dakuku Peterside
Is there anything in our genes or nature that says we cannot obey rules? From historical antecedents, Nigerian political parties and political elite have little or no room for compliance with rules, laws and statues, and I mean any law at all. Nigerian political parties can pass for a good study in lawlessness and rascality.…
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Kaduna-Abuja train attack; troubling times for a nation – By Dakuku Peterside
Each passing day, terrorists and bandits are getting bolder and more strategic in their attacks in Nigeria. Nigerians are so used to the terror that it takes a terrorist’s act of great intensity and maximum impact to get our attention. Recent events mark a watershed in terrorists’ activities in Nigeria. Terrorists invaded Kaduna International Airport…
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APC convention, the night after – By Dakuku Peterside
At the end, the president and the conclave of governors triumphed. The fundamental tenets of democracy – freedom to choose candidates, individual conscience and conviction dictating the choice of candidate, and competition among candidates to demonstrate capacity and abilities for which they will get votes for in the quest for positions in the party administration…
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Zelensky, Ukraine, and lessons for Nigerian leaders – By Dakuku Peterside
In the past few weeks, the world has stayed focused on developments in Ukraine and Russia. The actions, inactions, and speeches of Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky is now of foremost importance to the world.
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Women at war: Gender equality bills to the rescue – By Dakuku Peterside
Within the last three weeks, three significant events happened. First, during the constitution amendment, the National Assembly rejected five gender bills, and as expected, our womenfolk were enraged. The world celebrated women’s day, and this year the campaign theme was “Breaking the Bias”.
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Ministers and their report cards – By Dakuku Peterside
After nearly three and seven years respectively of service to the nation, it is time to reflect on the performance and value addition of our ministers and heads of parastatals . To hold our ministers and heads of Departments and Agencies, appointees of the President, accountable is a fundamental element of participatory democracy.