In this episode of The Resistance Bureau, we focus on Nigeria—Africa’s largest democracy—at a moment when the rules of the game are being rewritten ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Joined by development expert Udo Ilo, we unpack why the red flags are flashing now in the aftermath of the disputed 2023 vote: stalled electoral reforms, a wave of opposition defections, and a rising pattern of ‘lawfare’ that can decide winners before a single ballot is cast. We close with what is at stake for ordinary Nigerians—and the urgent case for civic resilience and global solidarity to back real democratic substance, not a polished façade.

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Executive Director, Vanguard Africa

Creator & Producer, The Resistance Bureau