President Tinubu, the Democratic Opposition Ecosystem and 2027 General Election

In an opinion piece, Tunji Olaopa examines the state of Nigeria's democratic opposition ecosystem ahead of the 2027 general election. He laments the consequences of bad politics played by consecutive Nigerian governments, which he says undermine the state's potential to transform citizens' lives. Olaopa argues that since Nigeria's return to democracy in 1999, expectations for good governance have heightened, but the political class has continued with business-as-usual politics. He discusses the imperatives of democracy, including internal party mechanisms and inter-party relationships.

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