The fact that
democracy is the most vibrant and progressive system of governance in today's
global politics is indisputable. Little wonder why our nationalist and
political leaders toiled day and night to ensure its sustenance since the
attainment of independence in 1960. Unfortunately, due to mismanagement, the
polity was plunged into crises which consequently gave birth to military
intervention in 1966.
Thence, the country
experienced unstable democratic rule until 1999 when the present disposition
was installed after much resilience and unquantifiable human and material
sacrifices. Since 1999 to date, the country has witnessed over 19 years of
uninterrupted democratic governance. This feat was made possible by the show of
understanding by the citizenry which unpopularised the politics of tribal and
religious bigotry.
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Friday, July 13, 2018
Ekiti Election: Test For Our Democracy
By Raymond Oise-Oghaede
The Ekiti State
governorship election is around the corner and all eyes from far and wide are
on the state because of its cruciality to determining the level of the people’s
preparedness for the 2019 general elections. Its importance to the permutations
of the ruling parties at the federal and state levels respectively cannot be
overemphasized. Presently, Ekiti is the only state in the South West that is
not under the control of the (APC) and it is the only state that the main
opposition party is holding on to and hoping to build on in its quest to have a
major breakthrough into the region.
Consequently, you will
agree with me that it is going to be an interesting contest in all
ramifications. The situation is further embroidered with curious expectations
as a result of the caliber and personalities of the candidates that are been
thrown into the contest. The popularity, political acumen and the wherewithal
at the disposal of these candidates and their party platforms have made it look
very unpredictable.
*Fmr Gov Fayemi and Gov Fayose of Ekiti State |
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