The Reformist and Changing Britain Politics
The Reformist and Changing Britain Politics: A New Dawn of Classical British Politics – From Right-to-Left, through Centre-Left, to the Emerging Far-Right Horizon - By Godson Azu. Introduction — A…
U.S.–SECURITY COOPERATION AND THE QUESTION OF TRUST
By Kachi Okezie, Esq The security cooperation between the United States and Nigeria has entered a more consequential and delicate phase. With Washington’s confirmation that a small team of U.S.…
The Importance and Implications of Party Political Symbols in Democratic Politics
By Mazi Godson Azu Introduction: Why Symbols Matter in Politics Political symbols are not mere decorations of democratic competition; they are the grammar of mass politics. In societies with diverse…
SHADOWS OF INFLUENCE: DEFENDING LAWYER INDEPENDENCE IN NIGERIA’S LEGAL PROFESSION
By Kachi Okezie, Esq Nigeria’s legal profession stands at a decisive moment. Its commitment to excellence and integrity is increasingly tested by subtle but corrosive practices that blur professional boundaries…
Nigeria: Hunger and Poverty as Political Weapons of Elite Power Dominance Will the People Change the Dynamics in the 2026–27 Election Cycle? – The People vs. the Political Elites: The Time Is Now
By Godson Azu Hunger in Nigeria is no longer merely an economic condition; it has become a political instrument. Poverty is no longer an unfortunate by-product of governance failure; it…
Which Way Nigeria? A Nation-State under Intense Pressure for Change or Continuity
By. Mazi. Godson. Azu. BA. Hons. MA. FOSHA. AMILM. MIoD. “Every society gets the kind of leadership it deserves, and every leadership reflects the contradictions of its society.”— Claude Ake,…
Trumpism and the Shifting World Order: Monopolar Dominance, Bipolar Rivalry, or Something New?
By. Mazi. Godson. Azu. In the wake of former President Donald Trump’s controversial second term, global politics finds itself unsettled not simply because of the extraordinary decisions emanating from Washington…
Foreign Tours for Strategic Diplomacy: A Framework for Nigeria’s Global Engagement
By Mazi Godson AzuDirector, CM Centre for Leadership and Good Governance UKConvener, Annual London Political Summit & Awards Introduction Presidential state visits are not mere ceremonial pageantry; they are strategic…
From Party Loyalty to Democratic Trust: Nigeria and the Global Crisis of Political Allegiance – By Mazi. Godson. Azu
By Mazi. Godson. Azu. Director. CM Centre for Leadership and Good Governance UK. Convener of Annual London Political Summit and Awards. ⸻ Abstract Across the world, political parties are losing…
The People’s Vote vs the Politicians’ Vote in Nigeria Will the People’s Vote Ever Truly Count? – By Mazi Godson Azu
At the heart of democracy lies a simple promise: that the will of the people, freely expressed through elections, determines who governs. In Nigeria, however, this promise has remained fragile…