Local government
Provincial governments in Canada have been extending their control over democratically elected school boards, a trend that threatens local democracy and has its roots in a history that spans over two centuries. Elected school board trustees, who were once the primary decision-makers in education, have seen their powers eroded over
Local government
Shehu Gabam, the National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), is a stalwart of Nigerian politics, known for his unwavering commitment to democratic ideals and unrelenting advocacy for the rights of the common man. His leadership style is transformational, motivating others to achieve more, and his experience in politics
Local government
The recent Supreme Court ruling on granting full financial autonomy to local governments in Nigeria is expected to have far-reaching benefits for the country's economic development. The implementation of this ruling will lead to the effective functioning of the three tiers of government, and the long-awaited dividends of
Local government
The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has launched a new pro-democratic group, the New Broom Movement, aimed at promoting leadership values and political consciousness among young Nigerians. The group, inaugurated at the weekend, has as its theme, "It Starts with Us: Building the Future
Legislative bills
The Gambia's democracy has faced a major setback with the failure of the Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia (Promulgation) Bill, 2024 to pass its second reading in the national assembly. Despite its promise to bring democratic reforms and accountability for past human rights violations, the bill
Legislators
The recent news from Benue state in Nigeria has revealed a worrying trend of the state's House of Assembly abusing its powers, undermining the principle of democracy, and disregarding the rule of law. The Assembly, led by Speaker Hyacinth Alia, has been engaging in a power struggle with
Legislative bills
The All Progressives Congress (APC) is now just two members away from securing a two-thirds majority in the Nigerian Senate, following the defection of four senators from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday. The development has raised concerns among political analysts, who warn that such dominance poses a threat
Legislators
Colorado's U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and U.S. Rep. Jason Crow held a town hall at Smoky Hill High School in Aurora, addressing concerns from about 500 constituents on artificial intelligence (AI), environmental protection, bipartisanship, and preserving democracy. The event came as the Colorado Legislature convened for
Legislators
Professor Oby Orogbu, a member of the House of Representatives from Anambra State, has emphasized the importance of women's participation in Nigerian politics. Speaking at an empowerment program for 500 widows in her constituency, Orogbu asserted that women possess the capacity to deliver good governance and dividends of
Legislative bills
Abhishek Banerjee, Trinamool Congress MP and national general secretary, launched a scathing attack against the Centre over the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill, which he claimed was intended to undermine democracy and destabilize state governments. The Bill, if passed, would require the Prime Minister, Chief Minister, or any minister to step
Legislative bills
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill that would allow for the automatic removal of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and Ministers if they are jailed for one month. He argued that the law undermines the core values of parliamentary democracy and federalism, and that it would
Legislators
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has expressed strong support for the courageous Texas legislators who left the state to prevent a quorum, thereby blocking a racially gerrymandered and discriminatory Congressional map. According to NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson, these lawmakers have drawn a bright
