The “Seal and Squeeze” Doctrine: When Governance Becomes a Contact Sport by Lawson Akhigbe

In the grand circus of Nigerian politics—where subtlety goes to die—Nyesom Wike has once again stepped into the ring, this time armed not with policy, but with a padlock and a megaphone. His latest proclamation? Banks should beware, buildings should tremble, and anyone fraternising with the “wrong” faction of the PDP may soon discover that …

The 10th Senate’s Legacy Project: A Masterclass in Constitutional FutilityBy Lawson Akhigbe

There is a particular species of Nigerian political theatre that deserves its own taxonomy. It is not corruption, that is too obvious. It is not incompetence, that is too universal. It is something far more exquisite: the solemn, elaborate, and expensive performance of doing something that cannot legally be done, while being surrounded by lawyers …

Section 83 of the Electoral Act 2026: A Deep Exploration of Its Text, Context, and Far-Reaching Implications

Chairman INEC Section 83 of Nigeria’s Electoral Act 2026 represents one of the most significant statutory interventions in the regulation of political parties since the return to democracy in 1999. Enacted amid growing concerns over pre-election litigation, it builds on the monitoring framework in the 2022 Act while introducing a robust jurisdictional ouster clause. Below, …