Democracy & Governance

British Prime Minister David Cameron described Nigeria as “fantastically corrupt.” Many Nigerians are reacting to this comment.  Some believe the British politician said it either in bad or good faith. Assuming this labeling is even correct, one is tempted to ask to know the motive.

Introduction

The young car-washers of the Mathare slums become acquainted with police brutality at an early age.

It is my submission that presidents owe us good governance when they are in office and owe us another obligation when they retire - and that is to explain to the nation the reasons they made certain choices of crucial importance when they were in power.

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Dear Comrade President Zuma,

I have agonised for a while before writing this letter to you.

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