Tinubu, El-Rufai, and shadow of 2027: Is Nigeria’s democracy truly captive? Asks Ayodele Olukoya - Commentary@ITREALMS

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With Nigeria’s next presidential election scheduled for January 16, 2027, the political atmosphere is already thick with a sense of "déjà vu." While the polls are still ten months away, many Nigerians feel they already know the outcome; not through clairvoyance, but through a sober look at the precedents set in 2023.

The 2023 cycle left behind a trail of mutilated result sheets and contested figures, particularly in strategic hubs like Lagos and Rivers. Despite these controversies, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), led by Professor Mahmood Yakubu, ratified the results, a decision later upheld by the Supreme Court. 

Shadow of Throne: Nigeria’s dual crisis of authority by Chidi Abajue - Commentary@ITREALMS

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As of March 2026, Nigeria finds itself at a crossroads where diplomatic friction abroad meets a quiet "federalist" revolution in religious authority at home. At the center of both is the Tinubu Administration, a government navigating the "continuity risk" of its final two years.

Diplomatic "No": The Agreement Crisis
The recent stall in confirming 65 envoy nominees including high-profile political figures like Reno Omokri (Mexico) and Femi Fani-Kayode (Germany) reveals a shift in global vetting.