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There Is No Democracy In Nigeria, Only Civilian Govt – Idongesit Nkanang

There Is No Democracy In Nigeria, Only Civilian Govt – Idongesit Nkanang

Air Commodore Idongesit Nkanang (Rtd.) was the first indigenous Military Administrator of Akwa Ibom State and National Chairman, Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF. In a chat with Lovina Anthony, our correspondent in Uyo, Nkanang gave an insight on how Nigeria had fared in its 21 years of unbroken democracy. He gives reasons why there is the need for restructuring. He speaks on marginalisation in the Niger Delta and the urgency with regard to signing the electoral bill into law.

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D.P: How do you rate 21 years of unbroken democracy in Nigeria?

My rating is that Nigerians are ready for