Category: Politics - Page 2

In a remarkable political development, former Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode visited his successor, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, five years after leaving office. The visit, which took place on August 12, 2024, is seen as a reconciliation between the two, who once had political differences. The meeting aimed to discuss Lagos State's future and work towards its continued growth, especially with the upcoming 2027 elections in view.

Elon Musk questioned potential election interference after Google omitted search results related to an assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Users noticed that Google's autocomplete feature did not show results for the incident, sparking debate over the search engine's influence. Google denied manual interference, stressing built-in protections against promoting political violence.

Analyzing the pivotal presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, this article assesses Biden's faltering reelection capabilities following his struggle to articulate his vision adequately. The piece also critiques Trump's divisive remarks while exploring the growing concerns within the Democratic camp about Biden's candidacy sustainability.

During the Democracy Day dinner at the State House in Abuja, former Senator Shehu Sani called on President Tinubu to release the detained EndSARS protesters, likening the protesters to Tinubu's 'children and grandchildren'. He noted the importance of freeing these young fighters for justice, democracy, and freedom.

Early vote counts in India suggest Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party may lose its majority in the Lok Sabha, raising questions about Modi's ability to govern. Analysts cite failure to address inflation and jobs, with traditional strongholds showing dissatisfaction. The results signal potential shifts in political dynamics and greater scrutiny of Modi's leadership.

Concerns regarding the secrecy of special votes have been addressed by the IEC. They confirm that a robust envelope system ensures voter anonymity, involving secret ballot marking and secure storage protocols, safeguarding the integrity and confidentiality of each vote.

United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Members of Parliament clarified that Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was on a scheduled break attending to personal matters, dispelling rumors about his health. UDA MPs assured the public that Gachagua was not hospitalized, and was in good health, set to resume his duties soon.

Cabinet Secretary for Investment, Trade, and Industry, Moses Kuria, finds himself in a contentious dispute with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over development projects in the Limuru III area. Kuria accuses Gachagua of hijacking projects from the previous administration and interfering with the tendering process.

Asaduddin Owaisi lambasts PM Narendra Modi for endorsing Prajwal Revanna, embroiled in a sexual harassment controversy. Owaisi criticized Modi's inconsistency regarding women's rights, citing the 'naari shakti' slogan and referencing the Gujarat remission case.