and Constitutional Democracy Advocate, strongly condemn the military coup in Guinea, while also emphasizing that the deposed President's actions warranted consequences. The President's disqualification of major opponents from contesting against him was a blatant disregard for democracy and the people's right to choose their leaders. Any illegal takeover of power, whether through hijacking the democratic process, manipulating the judiciary or parliament, or military overthrow, is unacceptable and illegal. Guinea should start anew, focusing on a fresh transition led by ECOWAS. The African Union and ECOWAS must prioritize the sanctity of democracy, ensuring inclusive and transparent participation and processes. I call for the deposed President's arrest and trial for treason, undermining the constitution, electoral process, and the people's power to choose. This serves as a warning to leaders attempting to subvert democracy. Democracy demands accountability, tran...
Abuja, Nigeria - The Northern Youths Assembly for Good Governance has thrown its weight behind former Abia State governor, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, as the Senate president of the 10th National Assembly. In a joint communique issued by the Northern Youths Assembly, the groups expressed their confidence in Senator Kalu's leadership qualities and track record of business, political and administrative leadership sagacity. As a successful business mogul and renowned philanthropist, Senator Kalu has demonstrated competence in the Nigerian public space and has earned the confidence and trust of the president-elect, vice president-elect, his fellow senators, and Nigerians in general. The Northern Youths Assembly for Good Governance believes that Senator Kalu's unprecedented life-changing projects executed as a senator representing Abia North Senatorial District are a testament to the fact that he is capable of superintending over a Senate that will come up with legislation capable ...