Afolabi Adekaiyaoja
Masters Candidate at SOAS
Bio
Afolabi holds a BA in International Relations from QMUL. He has a focus on Foreign Policy and Public Administration
Governance - 15 OCT 2020
The state vs federal debate for policing in Nigeria
Nigeria's current policing system has failed and is in need of a radical overhaul.
Governance - 21 AUG 2019
Sports and the Nigerian Dream
What can sport teach us about a 'Nigerian Dream'?
Governance - 10 JUL 2019
How sport victories help politicians
Winning tournaments helps leaders do well- Nigerian politicians should invest more turning our green, golden
Governance - 06 FEB 2019
Flashback to 2003 Elections: The Numbers Game
We look back at Nigeria's second elections after its return to democracy.
Governance - 05 FEB 2019
Flashback to 1999 Elections: From Prison to Presidency
We look back at Nigeria's first elections after its return to democracy in 1999.
Governance - 02 JAN 2019
In Memoriam: Shehu Shagari (1925- 2018)
Shehu Shagari, Nigeria's first Executive President, has passed away at 93
Governance - 08 OCT 2018
FW: Convention Weekend produces Presidential Nominees
Former Vice-President Atiku emerges PDP flagbearer amidst final primaries for other parties
Governance - 01 AUG 2018
FW: Buhari is ECOWAS Chairman
What does this new position mean for Buhari, and for Nigerians at large?
Governance - 27 JUL 2018
Are Nigerian Political Parties bad for our Democracy?
When did political parties become all about the elections?
Governance - 24 JUL 2018
FW: PDP takes control of the Senate
A mass gale of defections affects the political configuration of the National Assembly
Governance - 11 JUL 2018
FW: CUPP is another Acronym for Nigerian Politics
Once again, Nigeria's opposition parties are coming together to dislodge an unpopular ruling party.
Development - 25 JUN 2018
How to win the World Cup
Winning the World Cup requires preparation and investment that Nigeria has failed to show.
Governance - 07 JUN 2018
Explainer: Why the National Assembly's vote of no-confidence on the IGP means nothing
What is the effect of the recent National Assembly vote of no-confidence on the Inspector-General of Police
Governance - 04 JUN 2018
Are you better off now than you were three years ago?
Are Nigerians better off under Buhari? We pose the most important, and yet impossible-to-answer question.
Governance - 31 MAY 2018
The Story of Buhari
As part of our Democracy Day 2018 series, we look at the legacy of the APC's first President
Governance - 28 MAY 2018
Explainer: Why Do Nigerians celebrate Democracy Day?
What is Democracy Day and why does it matter to Nigerians?
Governance - 04 APR 2018
To be or not to be in the Africa Free Trade Area
What does Nigeria gain or lose by joining the African Continental Free Trade Agreement?
Governance - 15 MAR 2018
Navigating Shit-hole Countries: The US in Africa
Does the U.S know what it wants with Africa? And will it ever?
Governance - 20 FEB 2018
Africa's old guard is being swept by change
The recent changes on the continent point to the development of the modern African nation
Governance - 02 FEB 2018
The 37th Governor
One of the most important decisions Nigerians are voting for in 2019, even if they don't know it
Governance - 15 JAN 2018
In Memoriam
What does the Armed Forces Day actually remember?
Governance - 05 DEC 2017
On the 2019 Ballot
Anambra helped kick off the 2019 election season. How can we use its story to predict 2019?
Governance - 14 NOV 2017
Another Record Nigerian Budget
Buhari has presented his third budget. We analyse the process, drawbacks and promises for 2018.
Governance - 08 NOV 2017
Does the Nigerian Constitution allow secession?
We look at whether Nigeria's Constitution presents a peaceful response to Biafran agitations.
Governance - 02 NOV 2017
Can a Nigerian Senator or Member of the House of Reps be Removed?
How can a Senator or Member of House of Reps be removed from office?
Governance - 02 JUN 2017
What is Nigeria's foreign policy under President Buhari?
Nigeria's foreign policy is significantly different under its jet setting President.
Governance - 20 APR 2017
Strengthening the Seat of Justice
How Independent do you think Nigeria's judiciary is in its administration of justice?
Governance - 28 MAR 2017
A New Kind of Nigerian President
What kind of President will Nigeria need when the 2019 elections kick off?
Governance - 14 MAR 2017
Mayor of the F.C.T.?
Is it time for Abuja to leave the restraints of the Federal Government?
Governance - 14 FEB 2017
Nigerian Presidential Succession: Who Comes Next?
Who takes over if the President of Nigeria can no longer perform his constitutional duties?
Governance - 24 JAN 2017
The Gambia - Democracy's Victory
Answering certain questions raised by the Barrow Inauguration and the ECOWAS Gambian invasion.
Governance - 16 JAN 2017
Our Boys In Green
As we mark the Armed Forces Remembrance Day, we analyse the influence of the Military on Nigeria's politics.
Governance - 06 JAN 2017
The Limits of His Power
An insightful look at the constitutional and perceived limits of the power of the Nigerian President.