In celebration of the 2018 International Day of Democracy

This year’s International Day of Democracy is an opportunity to look for ways to invigorate democracy and seek answers to the systemic challenges it faces. It includes tackling economic and political inequalities, making democracies more inclusive by bringing the young and marginalized into the political system, and making democracies more innovative and responsive to emerging challenges … Continue reading In celebration of the 2018 International Day of Democracy

Hafsat Abiola-Costello: I got tired of waiting in vain

Hafsat Abiola-Costello, daughter of MKO Abiola, is “full of gratitude” to President Muhammadu Buhari for declaring June 12 as Nigeria’s Democracy Day in place of the May 29 that has been celebrated since 1999. Image: Hafsat Abiola-Costello Aside the declaration, Buhari also announced that MKO Abiola would be posthumously awarded the highest honor in the land, … Continue reading Hafsat Abiola-Costello: I got tired of waiting in vain