Peace on paper, peril in practice: Why 2027’s elections remain at risk, by Dakuku Peterside

There is something reassuring about political rivals gathering beneath one roof to sign a common promise of peace. In a country where elections have too often been accompanied by intimidation, inflammatory rhetoric, and violence, the symbolism matters. It affirms that opponents are adversaries, not enemies, and that th

There is something reassuring about the ritual of political rivals gathering beneath the same roof and signing their names to a common promise of peace. In a country where elections have too often been accompanied by intimidation, inflammatory rhetoric and violence, the symbolism matters. It says that political competi

[Leadership] There is reassurance in political rivals signing a common promise of peace. Where elections have too often carried intimidation, inflammatory rhetoric and violence, the symbolism matters. It says political competition need not become warfare; opponents are adversaries, not enemies; and the pursuit of power