June 12: Democracy at Risk as Key Institutions Lose Credibility
By: Julian Osamoto Civil society leaders and democracy activists have warned that Nigeria’s democracy is failing to improve the lives of citizens despite 27 years of uninterrupted civilian rule. The stakeholders raised the alarm during a Democracy Day dialogue and photo exhibition organised by the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room in Abuja. The event, themed […]
CSOs Criticise INEC’s Handling of ADC Leadership Dispute
By Julian Osamoto The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has strongly criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its handling of the leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). It warns that the Commission’s position could undermine democratic stability ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed on Thursday in Abuja, […]
Civil Society Situation Room Warns Nigeria’s Democracy Under Siege
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Nigerian Civil Society Situation Room has cautioned that Nigeria’s democracy faces existential threats unless urgent reforms are made to strengthen institutions, restore electoral integrity, and tackle worsening insecurity and economic hardship. Speaking in Abuja on Monday during activities marking the International Day of Democracy, Celestine Odo, Programme Manager at ActionAid Nigeria, […]