Godfatherism
12 Jun
Sen. Ned Nwoko (PDP-Delta) has advocated an end to the pervasive influence of “godfatherism” for the nation’s democracy to yield the desired dividends. Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, said this on Wednesday in Abuja, in his democracy day message, made available to newsmen. “Godfatherism” is “a term used primarily in Nigeria, to refer to…
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A group under the aegis of National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), United States of America (U.S.A), yesterday, urged the people of Rivers State to rally behind Governor Siminalayi Fubara and reject alleged machinations of those seeking to impose godfatherism
2 Dec 2023
The problem of godfatherism in Nigeria’s political space is a chronic one and has consequently slowed down the country’s democratic progression.
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White ash appeared to briefly cover the fire lit in Rivers State by two political juggernauts, Nyesom Wike and Siminalayi Fubara. The fire still smoulders. Wike, the bull dozing Minister of FCT, is the immediate past governor of the state; Fubara is his immediate successor.
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