Written By Nduka Anyanwu The National Chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance, Sly Ezeokenwa, has emphasized that political parties occupy a far greater role in democratic societies than merely contesting elections or producing candidates for public office, describing them as foundational democratic institutions whose conduct and internal operations directly shape public confidence in governance and the electoral system. According to Barrister Ezeokenwa, political parties remain central to the survival and advancement of democracy because they serve as the critical bridge between citizens and government. He noted that beyond electoral contests, political parties are responsible for aggregating public interests, articulating policy directions, mobilizing political participation, and creating platforms through which citizens can contribute meaningfully to national development. He stressed that in every functional democracy, political parties must embody the principl...
AN ARTICLE - APGA Reaffirms Commitment To Transparency And Democratic Accountability At INEC High-Level Training In Lagos As Opined By APGA National Chairman
Written By Nduka Anyanwu The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), All Progressives Grand Alliance, has reaffirmed the party’s commitment to transparency, institutional accountability, and democratic best practices following his participation in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) high-level training on the Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties, 2026, alongside the Political Party Finance Reporting and Audit System (PFRAS) held in Lagos. The strategic engagement, organized by Independent National Electoral Commission with the support of The Kukah Centre, Westminster Foundation for Democracy, and the European Union, brought together leaders and representatives of political parties across Nigeria to deepen understanding of evolving regulatory frameworks guiding political party administration and financial accountability. Speaking during the workshop, the APGA National Chairman emphasized that capacity building and alignment with...