Vox populi, vox Dei – The voice of the people is the voice of God. Governor Peter Obi has been reelected and the victory goes to the people of Anambra State of Nigeria, whom inspite of the obstacles turned out to elect the candidate they believed in. In a free society, power comes from people and the people have spoken. Democracy is about the market of ideas and the … [Read more...] about The people of Anambra State have spoken: Now let’s get to work!
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Nigeria northerners agree on challenger to president
Written by Reuters Atiku Abubakar is the Northern choice LAGOS Nov 22 (Reuters) - Northern factions within Nigeria's ruling party have agreed on former vice president Atiku Abubakar as a consensus candidate to challenge President Goodluck Jonathan in primaries ahead of elections next April. "He has been chosen as the consensus candidate that will run against the … [Read more...] about Nigeria northerners agree on challenger to president
Senator Braun association with former Nigerian dictator might derail her political ambition
Running for mayor this time maybe a different story Former US Senator Carol Moseley Braun who lost her re-election due to her visit to former Nigerian dictator Gen. Sani Abacha, is running for a new position. Carol Moseley Braun, the first black female US senator is gearing and getting ready for Chicago mayoral bid."The 63-year-old former U.S. Ambassador to … [Read more...] about Senator Braun association with former Nigerian dictator might derail her political ambition
Tony Blair stated international interest in Nigeria’s 2011 Election
Mr. Blair in Aso Rock, Nigeria The former British Prime Minister Tony Blair was quoted recently on the concern of world community on the forthcoming Nigerian 2011 election. Mr. Tony Blair the former British prime minister and a clever politican is no stranger to African politics and Nigerian politics in particular. He said that the international community is expecting a lot … [Read more...] about Tony Blair stated international interest in Nigeria’s 2011 Election
Governor Peter Obi and the burden of leadership
Obi is Anambra State's man When Henry Kissinger was the United States Secretary of state, Germans refer to him as ‘Unsere eigenen Mann’ which means ‘Our own man‘ because Henry (Heniz) Kissinger to them is not just only a German American but a favorite one. Governor Obi is ‘Unsere eigenen Mann’ which means in Igbo language ‘Onye nke anyi’ because he … [Read more...] about Governor Peter Obi and the burden of leadership