Speaker’s Wife, PLAC Demand Women’s Seats Bill
By Oluwakemi Kindness The wife of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Fatima Tajudeen Abbas, and the Executive Director of the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), Clement Nwankwo, have urged the 10th National Assembly to pass the Constitution Alteration Bill creating Special Reserved Seats for Women, warning that failure to do so would […]
FCT Chairmen-Elect Seek Governance Reforms
By Julian Osamoto Newly elected Area Council chairmen in the Federal Capital Territory have called for stronger institutional support, financial reforms, and continuous leadership training to improve service delivery while restoring public confidence in local government administration. The chairmen made the call at a two-day training on good governance organised in Abuja by the Development […]
No Nigerian State Achieves High Democratic Performance – KDI
By: Julian Osamoto A new report by Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI) has revealed significant gaps in democratic governance across Nigeria, with no state attaining a high level of democratic performance despite widespread electoral activity and institutional presence. The report, titled State of Democracy in Nigeria Report 2025, launched by KDI in Abuja, presents the most […]
PLAC Survey Reveals National Support for Constitutional Reforms in Nigeria
By Julian Osamoto The Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) has unveiled the findings of a nationwide survey on Nigeria’s ongoing Constitution Review. The survey reveals public backing for far-reaching reforms across governance, electoral integrity, and gender representation. Presenting the report to journalists in Abuja, PLAC Executive Director Dr. Clement Nwankwo described the results as […]
Kalu Urges Inclusive, People-Driven Process in Ongoing Constitution Review
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has urged political leaders and stakeholders to ensure that the ongoing review of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution delivers a more inclusive, people-centred framework that reflects the aspirations of all citizens. Kalu, who chairs the House Committee on Constitution Review, made the call on […]
Experts Warn: Poverty, Weak Institutions Threaten Nigeria’s 2027 Elections
By Julian Osamoto Civil society leaders and electoral experts have cautioned that without urgent reforms, Nigeria risks undermining the credibility of its 2027 general elections. Speaking at the unveiling of a review on electoral reforms in Abuja, hosted by the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) in partnership with PAACA, WRAPA, and the MacArthur Foundation, […]
Reps Constitution Panel Reviews over 150 Bills
Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has assured Nigerians that the 10th National Assembly is committed to delivering a people-oriented Constitution. He stated this at the end of a two-day retreat in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State to review bills, incorporate input from consultants, familiarize members with the bill contents, […]
State Creation; 31 Request Did Not Meet Constitutional Criteria say Kalu
Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, says none of the 31 requests it received for state creation met the constitutional requirements. Chairman of the Committee, Benjamin Kalu, disclosed this on Friday during a two-day retreat for members of the Committee in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. Kalu […]
Stakeholders Seeks Urgent Electoral Act Reforms To Address Gaps
Oluwakemi Kindness The urgent need for reforms in the nation’s electoral legal framework on Thursday again came to the fore, with stakeholders citing gaps and inconsistencies revealed during the 2023 general elections. Experts advocated this view during a consultative meeting with election petition lawyers organized by the National Assembly Joint Committee on Electoral Matters in […]