Larns Chronicles

 Kwara State's political landscape is fraught with tension as the governor's controversial handling of local government councils has sparked widespread outrage. The removal of democratically elected council chairmen and ward councillors, coupled with the refusal to hold elections throughout his first tenure and the first year of his second tenure, has been widely condemned. The governor's actions have been seen as a blatant disregard for democratic principles and a consolidation of power. However, following intense public and legal pressure, the governor has finally relented, scheduling local government elections for September 21, 2024. Despite this development, concerns about electoral malpractice loom large. Fears of vote-buying, rigging, and manipulation are rampant, with opposition parties and civil society organizations expressing concerns about the governor's perceived vested interests. The electoral commission, security agencies, and civil society organizations m...

 The political landscape in Nigeria is witnessing a fascinating trend, as politicians from various walks of life are flocking to Daura, Katsina State, to pay homage to former President Muhammadu Buhari. This phenomenon is not new in Nigeria's political sphere, as Minna, Niger State, was once the epicenter of political pilgrimage, with visitors trooping to visit former President Ibrahim Babangida. Recently, the former Vice President and Presidential aspirant, Atiku Abubakar, visited Buhari in Daura, tagging it a "Sallah greeting". This visit spark ed interest, given their political differences and the fact that Atiku came second to Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2023 presidential poll. Another notable visit was that of Nasir El-Rufai, former FCT Minister and former Governor of Kaduna State, a prominent political figure in the north. His visit was significant, given his rumored fallout with the present administration of Tinubu, which led to his removal from the ministerial list. ...