Comment & analysis

In a democracy, is it justifiable to restrict the number of terms for heads of states? This is a key question that periodically rises to the forefront in a majority of Sub-Saharan Africa’s rising democracies.

Finding the right framework for a workable governance system for Somalia has been problematic for both governments in the West and academics from around the world for more than two decades.

A significant moment has arrived in West Africa that cannot be overlooked. At least six countries in the sub-region are currently undergoing constitutional review processes, including Benin, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal and Sierra Leone.

I have always advocated for a full-scale socio-political restructuring of Nigeria. The reason is simple.

Uhuru Kenyatta inaugurated his presidency, just over a year ago, by the following declaration, “Achieving peace and strengthening unity will be the goal of my government. This work begins now”.

As a child grows from infancy, it is subjected to a virtual bombardment of thoughts and ideas, rules and regulations, moral principles, values and life strategies.

[This talk was delivered at The Afrikan Liberation Day Symposium, at the Drill Hall, Gauteng, South Africa, 25 May 2014.">

OPENING REMARKS AND DEDICATION

President Paul Kagame’s 20 year reign of terror is characterised by a distorted and deceptive narrative that he saved Tutsi from genocide perpetrated by Hutu; over-reliance on violence and war-making nationally and regionally; ‘Tutsi-fication’ of the leadership of the military while eliminating r

I graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) about three years ago, but as an alumnus that has the interest of the school at the marrow of my bones, I have followed events in the great institution with a profound attentiveness.

Your Excellency President Thabo Mbeki, Patron of The Thabo Mbeki Foundation; Members of the Board of Trustees of the Thabo Mbeki Foundation; Distinguished Guests; Ladies and Gentlemen; All protocols observed.