06/03/2026
Farotimi Says Nigeria Has Never Experienced True Democracy
A fresh political storm has erupted after human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi argued that Nigeria has never truly practised democracy despite decades of elections and civilian rule. His remarks have reignited long-running questions about whether citizens genuinely influence who governs them.
Farotimi contends that elections and governance structures often fail to reflect the will of ordinary Nigerians, leaving voters with limited control over political outcomes. His comments come as discussions surrounding electoral credibility and the future of democratic institutions intensify ahead of the next election cycle.
Supporters describe his remarks as an uncomfortable truth, while critics argue that his position overlooks democratic gains made since the return to civilian rule. Either way, the debate has once again placed Nigeria's political future under the spotlight.
Nathaniel A at OGM News Nigeria