POLITICS, POWER & THE PEOPLE: INSIDE NIGERIA’S GOVERNANCE TEST OF OUR TIME

Описание: Nigeria’s political space is anything but quiet. It is a constantly shifting arena where power, accountability, and public expectation collide, often in the courtroom, sometimes on the streets, and always in the lives of everyday citizens. On this episode of Eastern Eye, we take a wide-angle yet incisive look at politics, governance, and the rising expectations of the Nigerian people in a season defined by high-profile trials and institutional stress tests.

From the prosecution of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello over alleged ₦80.2 billion money-laundering offences, to the ongoing legal battles involving former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele, Nigeria’s anti-corruption war has entered a decisive phase. These cases, while symbolizing renewed resolve, also expose lingering weaknesses, fragmented prosecutions, slow judicial processes, and the challenge of translating courtroom drama into lasting institutional reform.

But beyond individual defendants lies a deeper, more enduring problem. Corruption, electoral malpractice, and fragile public institutions continue to erode trust in governance. Nigeria’s persistent low ranking on global corruption indices raises uncomfortable questions: Are institutions strong enough to outlive personalities? Can accountability move beyond symbolism to systemic change? And how do citizens remain engaged without losing faith?

Anchored by Alex Ogbodo, this edition of Eastern Eye does more than narrate events — it interrogates the soul of governance itself. Joining the conversation is Chukwuma Ephraim Okenwa, Executive Director of Lead Network Africa, who brings policy insight and civic perspective to the discussion. Together, they explore whether ethical leadership, institutional capacity-building, and active civic participation can realistically reshape Nigeria’s governance trajectory.

As the courts increasingly become theatres of political consequence and the public demands more than promises, this episode challenges viewers to think critically about where Nigeria is headed, and what role leadership and citizens alike must play in getting it right.

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