This week’s edition of The Ballot takes you through another round of Nigeria’s political tango, a dance where policy meets parody and every turn reveals a new twist. From the inauguration of INEC’s new chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, to the Senate’s move to rework the Electoral Act yet again, the nation’s political scene continues to evolve at full speed. Add to that Kogi’s early announcement of its 2026 local government elections and a court decision that sent Ebonyi’s chairmen packing, and you’ll understand why Nigeria’s democracy never runs out of drama.
But perhaps nothing grabbed attention this week quite like Oyo State’s proposed entertainment tax, a policy that stirred laughter, outrage, and memes all at once. Alongside Anambra’s pre-election preparations and the growing debate over campaign donations, this week’s stories remind us that in Nigeria, governance is never boring. Download this week’s edition of The Ballot to enjoy our signature witty breakdown of the week’s top political happenings, because democracy may be serious business, but reading about it doesn’t have to be.
