Nigeria's democracy evolves, not collapses, despite political debates
Kayode Adebiyi counters Osmund Agbo's view that Nigeria's democracy is failing, arguing it's evolving through process rather than rhetoric. Agbo's piece portrays Peter Obi as a moral hero and Bola Tinubu as a villain, but Adebiyi counters that Obi is a strategic politician, not a martyr. The debate over removing "real time" from election law is framed as necessary for Nigeria's infrastructure realities, not manipulation. Adebiyi emphasizes that democracy requires endurance, strategy, and coalition-building, not apocalyptic narratives. Peaceful opposition and institutional processes demonstrate progress, not weakness. Nigeria's democracy, despite flaws, functions through its National Assembly, INEC, courts, and civic engagement. The 2027 election will hinge on turnout, persuasion, and trust, not just legal wording.