ADC’s Legal Strategy Misstep: Why Abandoning the Jurisdictional Challenge May Have Narrowed Its Relief Options

10 May 2026

ADC lawyers appeared to panic after the Court of Appeal issued its disruptive status quo order, abandoning their earlier course of challenging the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court all the way to the Supreme Court. Overwhelmed by the consequences of the appellate ruling, they seemed to accept the argument that their appeal had been […]

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Nigerian Political Parties as Platforms, Not Ideological Institutions

06 May 2026

Party leadership in Nigeria is often accused of acting out of self-interest rather than democratic principles. In many cases, internal party politics—driven by greed, jealousy, and power struggles—can obstruct the emergence of highly capable candidates who already enjoy strong support among the electorate. This creates a situation where loyalty to party elites appears to outweigh […]

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Zoning Remains the True Test of Opposition Unity in Nigeria

05 May 2026

If zoning the Presidency is not made a central principle of any opposition coalition, then its claim of unifying Nigerians is nothing more than political deception. In today’s Nigeria, true unity can only be achieved through a fair rotational Presidency — first between the North and South, and then among the geopolitical zones within those […]

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Why Nigeria Needs a South East Presidency: A Call for Courage and National Inclusion

02 May 2026

If you truly present yourself as a change agent and nation builder, then you must have the courage to do what others before you have failed to do: support the emergence of a President from Nigeria’s South East. In 1999, the nation made a deliberate political decision to support the South West in recognition of […]

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What the Courts Actually Decided in the 2023 Presidential Election Case

25 Apr 2026

There is a recurring misunderstanding in public discussions about what the election petition courts actually did in relation to the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria. The key issue is the difference between independently proving a winner and upholding an already declared result. 1. The Role of the Courts The Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) and […]

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Supreme Court Deliberations, Reserved Judgments, and Concerns About Electoral Timelines

23 Apr 2026

I remember when it was common practice for the Supreme Court to deliver decisions immediately after hearing a contentious appeal, especially in cases where the issues were sharply defined. During such hearings, counsel would be rigorously questioned by the Justices, almost like a doctoral viva. The Court would have studied the briefs in advance, identified […]

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Tinubu, the 2023 Mandate, and the Debate Over Legitimacy in Nigeria

18 Apr 2026

The outcome of Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election continues to stir intense debate about legitimacy, representation, and governance. At the center of this conversation is President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose victory with 36% of the official vote has been interpreted by critics as evidence of a divided electorate rather than a clear national mandate. From one […]

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A Closer Look at the Role of the Sultan, Terrorism, and Public Perceptions in Nigeria

17 Apr 2026

I’m raising concerns about insecurity in northern Nigeria and the role of the Sultan of Sokoto, but some important distinctions are needed to keep the discussion grounded in how the situation actually works. 1. The Sultan’s Role and Limitations The Sultan of Sokoto is a highly respected religious and traditional leader, but he does not […]

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Status Quo Ante Bellum and Its Limits in Dynamic Entities

11 Apr 2026

Status quo ante bellum is a legal principle derived from Latin terms: status quo (the existing state of affairs), ante (before), and bellum (war or conflict). It refers to the restoration or preservation of the state of things as they existed before the event that gave rise to litigation. In essence, it seeks to maintain […]

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