Elite capture and death of democracy, by Dakuku Peterside

Democracy does not always die with the sound of boots, bullets, or decrees. Sometimes it dies quietly, under the cover of legality, procedure, and familiar political language. The constitution remains intact. Party offices remain open. Primaries are announced. Delegates assemble. Leaders speak solemnly of unity. Yet, behind the ceremony, the substance of democracy may already have […] The post Elite capture and death of democracy, by Dakuku Peterside appeared first on Vanguard News .

Original source: Vanguard Nigeria