Tag: DEMOCRATIC
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Oversight function remains the bedrock of democratic governance -Deputy Senate President, Barau
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has reaffirmed the commitment of the National Assembly to oversight, describing it as the bedrock for democratic governance. Speaking during the 7th annual Senator Abiola Ajimobi roundtable and 75th posthumous birthday of the late former governor of Oyo State, held at the University of Ibadan on…
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Coalition of democratic watchdogs query appointment of card carrying members of political party as RECs
… demand immediate withdrawal of such names … raise doubts over electoral process A coalition of CSOs under the aegis of Democratic Watchdogs of Nigeria has queried the appointment of confirmed card carrying members of a political as Resident Electoral Commissioners RECs by the President Bola Tinubu’s led administration demanding an immediate withdrawal of such…
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Reps condemn Call for Interim Government, insists it’s undemocratic
The House of Representatives has condemned in strong terms, calls for an interim government in the country and cautioned aggrieved politicians not to heat up the polity but wait the outcome of litigations on the just concluded elections. The House also urge security agencies in the country to be on the alert to forestall the…
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Convention: Democratic heavyweights descend on Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump suffered scathing attacks from top Democrats on the first day of the party’s National Convention on Monday night. Speakers at the virtual event also took turns to drum support for Mr Joe Biden, the presumed candidate of the party in the Nov. 3 presidential election. Among those who spoke through video…