Monitoring Nigeria's elections

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The creation of Nigeria's Transition Monitoring Group (TMG) by human rights groups the Constitutional Rights Project and the Civil Liberties Organisation had a significant impact on the character of the transition from a military government to an elected civilian government, according to Constitutional Rights Project Executive Director Clement Nwankwo. TMG's creation meant that, for the first time in Nigerian politics, a coalition of civil-society groups would be overseeing elections. Nigeria is returning to civilian rule, but continues to face significant economic, political and social problems.

Speeches, lectures and essays, Transcript, Nwankwo, Clement

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Nigeria: Completing Obasanjo's legacy

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General Olusegun Obasanjo, President of Nigeria who has steered Nigeria toward greater macroeconomic stability and has won international acclaim for his fight against endemic corruption evidently favored consideration of a constitutional amendment in 2005 that would have allowed him to seek a third term despite widespread public disapproval of any such maneuver. President Obasanjo's action, speaks more about the personalized nature of Nigeria's politics networked at the local, state, and federal levels.

Public affairs, Nigeria, Political activity, Obasanjo, Olusegun

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After twenty years: the future of the third wave

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Many countries have adopted democratic rule since the downfall of military leadership in Portugal in 1974. The rapid changes seen in world governments since this time is remarkable and referred to as the third wave of democratization. Around two-thirds of all governments, including Spain, Russia and Brazil now operate a democratic system. Many undemocratic processes have been forced out due to global politics and increasing pressures from expanding economies.

Representative government and representation, Representative government

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