Photo: Chidinma Eferebo By: Chidinma Eferebo What happens when a campaign promise leads to an election, but no one tracks it? The consequences go beyond public disappointment; they also show up in misplaced priorities, a lack of accountability, and delayed development. Nigeria has seen how swiftly political commitments disappear once the rallies are over. Following the 2015 election, the Centre for Democracy and Development set up the ‘Buharimeter’ to monitor the 222 promises made by the then President and the ruling party. The study showed that memory, loyalty, and campaign…
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OBI MEDIA TO NIGERIANS: 100 DAYS TO END YOUR MISERY: DO NOT SELL OR SURRENDER YOUR PVC
Photo: Mr Peter Obi The Peter Obi Media Office has become aware of the ruling party’s strategy of exploiting the poverty in the land—poverty they have created—by offering large sums of money to people in exchange for their PVCs. Exactly 100 days left to election day, we urge Nigerians to remain vigilant against anyone offering money or inducements in exchange for your vote, your PVC, or participation in any scheme aimed at compromising the electoral process. Reports from some states indicate that some state governors, who have nothing positive to…
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