Written By Nduka Anyanwu Democracy in Nigeria is at a critical crossroads. As the nation continues its journey of building resilient democratic institutions, it is vital that every Nigerian understands the importance of safeguarding the integrity of our electoral processes and the rule of law. From the perspective of Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), this is not merely a matter of legal compliance but a fundamental civic and moral obligation. Democracy is More Than Just Voting At its core, democracy is not only about casting ballots every four years. It is about ensuring that those who appear on the ballot are genuinely eligible to participate—qualified, credible, and lawfully suited to serve. When we allow the qualification process to be undermined or ignored, we weaken the very foundation of our democratic system. Removing the ability for the public or electoral bodies to challenge a candidate’s qualification afte...
Access Africa Findings Reveal Indorama Activities Allegedly Cause Cancer In People Living In Eleme Communities
Sponsored Access Africa for Rights and Development Initiative is implementing a project: “Mitigating the Negative Impact of Indorama Chemical in Aleto, Akpajo and Ogale, Eleme, Rivers State”. This project is responding to chemical threats on Aleto, Akpajo and Ogale communities in Eleme Local Government Area, Rivers State. Aleto hosts Indorama Eleme Fertilizer and Chemicals Limited (IEFCL) – the largest producer of granular urea in Sub-Saharan Africa. Since 2012, IEFCL has been discharging chemical waste into community land/waters. This harmful practice is polluting community waters and rendering some lands unfit for cultivation, thus, displacing farmers and regressing food security/safety. The project's Goal is to Uphold community rights to clean water and sanitation, better health, and sustainable livelihood. The primary objective is to improve IEFCL’s compliance with the Environmental and Social Management System that IEFCL submitted to the International Finan...