John Kokome
- Indexed articles, last 90 days
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- Aug 20, 2026
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- Aug 3, 2026
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Osun election: Will Nigeria’s political class learn? (opens the original)
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As Nigeria gradually enters the political season ahead of the 2027 general elections, there is a growing temptation among politicians to return to the familiar playbook: aggressive campaigns, endless promises, political propaganda, ethnic calculations, religious sentiments and the mobilisation of money and machinery. But if the political class is paying attention, the recent Osun election should offer a sobering lesson. Elections are no longer simply contests between political parties or exercis
Nigeria’s underperformance: A crisis of confidence among the elite (opens the original)
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Nigeria’s problems are often explained through the familiar lenses of corruption, poor governance, insecurity, unemployment and weak institutions. While these factors are undeniably important, they are symptoms of a deeper national malaise. At the heart of Nigeria’s underperformance lies a crisis of confidence among those who should have the greatest stake in the country’s success, its political, economic and social elite. Simply put, many of Nigeria’s elites no longer believe in Nigeria. A nati
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