Day: June 13, 2026

When Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio assumed office as President of Nigeria’s 10th Senate in June 2023, expectations were understandably high. Nigeria was grappling with economic headwinds, persistent security challenges, and growing public demand for more responsive and effective democratic institutions. In such a climate, the National Assembly was expected not merely to make laws, but to provide leadership, strengthen oversight, and restore public confidence in governance. Three years into his tenure, the Senate under Akpabio has increasingly sought to position itself as a stable, proactive, and policy-driven legislative institution. Through…

With growing doubts about the efficacy of institutions in Nigeria, it is very important to use scenario-planning to forecast the reactions to unfolding events, particularly in the electoral arena. The off-cycle elections in Ekiti on June 20 and Osun on August 15 will herald the real test to come in the January 2027 general elections. They should really be taken like mock examinations.   Those who value democracy expect the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to use stakeholders as proper sounding boards and partners for pilot tests. INEC has to…