Centre for Democracy and Development

Nov 14, 2024 | cddwestafrica.org | Raji Olatunji

The second of Nigeria’s off-cycle governorship elections for 2024 will take place on 16 November 2024, as citizens in Ondo elect their governor. The ruling All Progressives’ Congress has established a firm grip on the state in recent years, delivering resounding victories for former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and President Bola Tinubu in last year’s elections.

Oct 1, 2024 | cddwestafrica.org | Chioma Iruke

Nigeria is a multi-ethnic country with over 200 indigenous languages. Although this diversity is a source of pride, it has also caused rifts rooted in ethnic divides, with some dating back to pre-colonial times. The 1967-70 civil war did not made the case any better. It deepened these divisions, which remain evident during elections. These ethnic divisions permeate not just national politics but also interstate dynamics.

Sep 19, 2024 | cddwestafrica.org | Raji Olatunji

As the 2024 Edo State governorship election scheduled for 21 September approaches, the political atmosphere is rapidly intensifying, with many eyes on the factors that could influence the democratic exercise and shape the outcome. Beyond the candidates vying for the top office in the state, the election is expected to test the capacity of the electoral body to conduct a free, fair, and peaceful vote amid a backdrop of rising tensions over potential violence.

Jul 3, 2024 | cddwestafrica.org | Raji Olatunji

Nigeria’s prominence in Africa and her hegemonic ambitions require a strategic and efficient foreign policy within the region, across the continent, and on the global stage. Cognizant of this necessity, Bola Tinubu’s foreign policy approach, referred to as Tinubu Doctrine, has identified key elements codenamed the "4Ds" – Democracy, Development, Demography, and Diaspora – considered necessary to Nigeria maximising its potential and maintaining its influence in the international political sphere.

Jun 12, 2024 | cddwestafrica.org | Chioma Iruke

In August 2014, Nigerians were in a state of quandary due to the Ebola outbreak. While there were eight recorded casualties , two died because of the wave of information disorder surrounding the disease. A student started a broadcast message, asking people to bath with salt water, which circulated widely on social media. Unfortunately, within hours, the hoax message started trending online and eventually led to the hospitalisation of about 20 other people.