Democracy
4 LAS News stories tagged “Democracy”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Senator Barau Jibrin criticises Yemi Osinbajo’s remarks on Nigeria’s economy and democracy
Senate Deputy President Barau Jibrin rebuked former Vice‑President Yemi Osinbajo’s bleak assessment of Nigeria’s economic and democratic health, arguing the government must improve communication with citizens, according to a lecture in Yola.
LAS News Desk · 29 Oct 2026, 05:45 WAT · 1 source
Violence and restrictions cast shadow over Nigeria's 2027 election preparations
Recent killings of political supporters in Enugu and Ebonyi states, alongside attacks on party offices and restrictions on opposition access to public venues, have raised serious concerns about safety and fairness ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general election.
LAS News Desk · 27 Oct 2026, 09:15 WAT · 1 source
Pa Reuben Fasoranti, 100, dies – Afenifere leader mourned by Tinubu and Abiodun
Pa Reuben Fasoranti, the National Leader of the pan-Yoruba group Afenifere, has died at the age of 100. President Bola Tinubu and Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa issued statements mourning the loss of a democratic icon.
LAS News Desk · 28 Oct 2026, 20:16 WAT · 9 sources
INEC chair stresses human vote will trump AI in Nigeria's 2027 election
At an AI and Democracy Forum in Abuja, INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan said algorithms will not decide the 2027 vote, though AI will shape logistics and information, according to local media reports.
Photo: Kambai Akau / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
LAS News Desk · 15 Oct 2026, 03:15 WAT · 8 sources