Last Friday, Yiaga Africa partnered with the West African Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS) to launch Democreatives, a new initiative that is designed to leverage music, drama, dance, and poetry to promote and defend democracy in the region while also celebrating creatives, showcasing their work &...
In this week’s edition of The Ballot, we deliver the latest updates from Nigeria’s electoral landscape, covering Local Government elections, political party activities, and the perspectives of Civil Society Organizations on election and governance matters. Happy reading. Download
In this week’s edition of The Ballot, we present updates regarding the preparation for gubernatorial polls in Edo and Ondo states, insights from the National Assembly to provide the latest developments from the House of Representatives and Senate, followed by a review of events in...
12th June 2024 2024 Democracy Day Press Statement Introduction Today, we commemorate 25 years of uninterrupted democracy in Nigeria’s journey to nationhood. This significant milestone is a testament to the collective will and commitment of the Nigerian people to democratic ethos and principles, including the...
*By David Mkpume Democracy as the cornerstone of modern governance thrives on the strength of its institutions, which includes political parties as they play a pivotal role in shaping the democratic landscape, and in the functioning and sustenance of democracy. They also serve as the...