democratic governance

Nigerian opposition parties unite to question democratic processes while regional political developments highlight governance challenges across West and Southern Africa.

Former liberation war veterans in Zimbabwe have issued warnings to President Emmerson Mnangagwa over proposed constitutional amendments, while the United States House of Representatives passes legislation requiring citizenship proof for voting.

Political analysts warn of escalating misinformation and hypocrisy in Nigerian political communication, raising concerns about truth and accountability as the 2027 electoral cycle begins.

Opposition parties condemned President Tinubu's assent to electoral amendments as a threat to democratic credibility, while his intervention in Rivers State temporarily halted impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara, revealing tensions between federal authority and institutional independence.

Former Osun governor Oyinlola's allegation that incumbent Adeleke wept under presidential pressure reveals intensifying tensions within opposition ranks as Nigeria's political landscape becomes increasingly polarized ahead of future electoral contests.

As Zimbabwe's government pushes constitutional amendments that could fundamentally alter presidential selection, youth activists and civil society warn of democratic backsliding disguised as reform.