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The genius of constitutional democracy is not merely that elections are held. It is that power is divided. Every institution is expected to possess enough independence to say “no” when necessary.
Three years into the First Lady’s unofficial reign of philanthropy, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has turned the Renewed Hope Initiative into Nigeria’s most prolific ATM for good causes dispensing cash, food, scholarships and tricycles with the regularity of a government payroll, yet without the inconvenience of a budget line or constitutional recognition. Publicly announced cash interventions alone tell a tale of accelerating largesse.
The response by the President's Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to Cardinal John Onaiyekan's television interview reveals a troubling misunderstanding of constitutional democracy. It also exposes a growing tendency within this administration to confuse criticism with disloyalty and accountability with discourtesy.
FEC approvals typically involve Executive Council Memoranda (ECMs) submitted by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Here’s the structured workflow:
The Rise And Reign Of The Godfather — Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Centre for Nigeria Progress 