Democracy or democratic system of government is one of the most reputable system of government that gives values and recognition to the citizens of a particular country on how to shape their destiny or government through periodic franchise or referendum without being under duress or any intimidation. It is the most widely used system of… Continue reading Democratic Corruption: The Case of Nigeria, By Ogunmakin Oyewumi
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Democracy or Prosperity, Which Comes First In Africa’s Bid for Prosperity
As Africa’s democracy gradually evolves, the arguments are whether Africa should concentrate on creating prosperity first and then grow its democracy later or build up its democracy first and then use it to develop its prosperity. This thinking has come about because of the on-going democratic revolutions occurring in Africa, in places such as Libya, Tunisia and Egypt, and multi-party democratic elections after elections have become recurring rituals.
Imperatives for the Survival of Democracy in Africa
The nearly universal acceptance of democracy as a perfect organizing principle of government among nation states across the world has led to the embrace of this concept both in theory and practice by all and sundry. History has it that democracy originated in ancient Greece and since then, it has undergone several modifications, from “direct”… Continue reading Imperatives for the Survival of Democracy in Africa
Importance of Electronic Media to The Democratic Development of Ghana.
The branches of government in a democracy are as follows: the Executive branch, the Legislative branch and the Judiciary. Even though the electronic media is not a direct institutional branch it forms part and parcel of any successful political set up that can be described as a good democracy. The media is the interface or… Continue reading Importance of Electronic Media to The Democratic Development of Ghana.
Nigeria: Politics at a Pivotal Moment (analysis)
AllAfrica.com, by Peter M. Lewis Washington, DC (USA) — The approach of elections next month in Nigeria has raised hopes and apprehension in almost equal measure. In a dozen years of civilian rule, Nigerians have endured a string of votes of deteriorating quality and credibility. The last polls, in 2007, showed signs of entrenching a… Continue reading Nigeria: Politics at a Pivotal Moment (analysis)