2026 party primaries 'worst' - Sam Amadi criticizes democratic process decline

Sam Amadi, Director of Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, declares that Nigeria's 2026 party primaries are worse than those held in 2022, describing a culture of 'political banditry' where rules are disregarded without consequence. The political analyst made this assessment in an Arise Television interview monitored by DAILY POST on Sunday night, emphasizing that political actors don't internalize the cost of breaking procedures because they're rarely penalized for violations. 'When such behavior is rewarded rather than punished, it only encourages further violations and weakens democratic institutions,' Amadi stated. This assessment comes as political parties continue their nomination processes ahead of the 2027 general elections. With no apparent consequences for violating due process, the quality of Nigeria's democratic process continues to decline according to the analyst. What does this decline in democratic standards mean for governance quality and representation in Nigeria's next political cycle?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/01/2026-party-primaries-worst-sam-amadi/