This whole-out removal of elected officials of Rivers State sets a dangerous precedent for democracy. Presidential overreach can be addictive. Once a leader becomes accustomed to exerting unchecked power, it becomes the modus operandi for governance. The question is, who or what is next? In a system where opposition exists only during electoral contests, Nigeria risks sliding into dictatorship, with politicians and citizens retreating into fear to avoid…
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