Abdullahi A Balogun, Author at Parliament Reports

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FixPolitics raises sovereignty concerns over tax pact with France

Abdullahi A BalogunDecember 18, 20253 min

Reacting to the tax pact with France, the civil society group said Nigeria’s challenge is not whether to learn from global best practices, but doing so without undermining public trust or national sovereignty. FixPolitics Initiative, a prominent civil society organization has demanded immediate transparency from the Federal Government following public outcry over a tax administration agreement with France, warning that Nigeria’s sovereignty and citizens’ trust hang in the balance. FixPolitics, a democracy advocacy group, issued...

Spotlight

Technology non-negotiable for 2027 polls, FixPolitics warns INEC

Abdullahi A BalogunDecember 18, 20253 min

The advocacy group urged Professor Amupitan to prioritize tangible delivery over rhetoric, calling for every polling unit to be properly equipped, every result uploaded in real-time, and every voter correctly accredited. As Nigeria begins the countdown to the 2027 general elections, FixPolitics Initiative, a leading civil society organization has issued a firm warning to the country’s electoral body: public trust without robust technology is insufficient, and Nigerians will accept nothing less than full deployment of...

Open House

FixPolitics urges withdrawal, review of controversial ambassadorial list

Abdullahi A BalogunDecember 12, 20254 min

The role of an ambassador requires restraint, maturity, and diplomatic tact, qualities that should be demonstrable before nomination. #FixPolitics has expressed deep concern over the recent list of sixty-five ambassadorial and high commissioner nominees sent by President Bola Tinubu to the Senate for confirmation. The organisation called for a withdrawal and review of the list. A statement signed by Anthony Ubani, the Executive Director, reads: “The list consists of thirty-four career diplomats and thirty-one non-career...

Citizens Speak National Assembly Politics

OrderPaper, NOA explore partnership on parliamentary engagements

Abdullahi A BalogunDecember 7, 20252 min

In a significant move aimed at fostering greater transparency and citizen participation in governance, OrderPaper Nigeria, the nation’s foremost parliamentary monitoring organization and policy think tank, recently paid a courtesy visit to the National Orientation Agency (NOA). The meeting, which saw robust discussions between the leadership of both organizations, laid the groundwork for a strategic partnership designed to enhance public engagement with Nigeria’s legislative processes. The OrderPaper delegation, led by its Chief Executive Officer and...

National Assembly Politics

#FixPolitics sets agenda for new INEC Chairman, calls for electoral integrity

Abdullahi A BalogunNovember 6, 20253 min

As Nigeria welcomes its newly appointed electoral chief, civil society organization #FixPolitics has laid out clear expectations for Professor Joash Amupitan. As Nigeria welcomes its newly appointed electoral chief, civil society organization #FixPolitics has laid out clear expectations for Professor Joash Amupitan, the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), emphasizing that his appointment arrives at a critical juncture for the nation’s democracy. In a press statement released on November 4, 2025, the...

International Spotlight

#FixPolitics condemns Trump’s military threat, blames diplomatic failure

Abdullahi A BalogunNovember 6, 20253 min

Civil society organization, #FixPolitics has responded sharply to President Donald Trump’s recent threat of military action against Nigeria. Civil society organization, #FixPolitics has responded sharply to President Donald Trump’s recent threat of military action against Nigeria, placing significant blame on the Tinubu administration’s diplomatic failures while rejecting any form of foreign military intervention. In a released press statement, the organization expressed deep concern over Trump’s declaration naming Nigeria as a country of particular interest, accompanied...

House of Representatives

Constitution Review: Will parliamentary system make a comeback?

Abdullahi A BalogunApril 11, 20257 min

A bold move is afoot in the House of Representatives to return Nigeria to a parliamentary system of government. Will the constitutional amendment bill become a law? Here’s what you need to know Nigeria’s political landscape might be on the brink of a transformative shift with the introduction of a constitution amendment bill sponsored by the House of Representatives Minority Leader, Rep. Kingsley Chinda and 59 others has passed second reading. The bill proposes a...

State Assemblies

49 days of drama: Obasa’s stunning return as Lagos assembly speaker

Abdullahi A BalogunMarch 4, 20255 min

In a stunning turn of events that has shocked political observers across Nigeria, Mudashiru Obasa has been reinstated as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, just 49 days after his controversial removal. Obasa’s Removal and Meranda’s Rise On January 13, 2025, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa was removed as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. The decision came swiftly, with 35 out of 40 lawmakers voting in favor of his removal....

State Assemblies

End of an Era: Behind Obasa’s sudden impeachment as Lagos speaker

Abdullahi A BalogunJanuary 14, 20255 min

In his absence from plenary, the House voted to remove him, subsequently electing Mrs. Mojisola Meranda, his deputy speaker representing Apapa Constituency I, as the first female speaker in the history of Lagos State House of Assembly. In a dramatic turn of events that has sent shockwaves through Lagos State’s political landscape, the Lagos State House of Assembly, on Monday removed its long-serving Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, marking the end of his decade-long leadership...

Spotlight

OrderPaper commended for excellent delivery of USAID project

Abdullahi A BalogunNovember 27, 20244 min

OrderPaper Advocacy Initiative has been recognised for its outstanding performance and unwavering commitment to promoting fiscal transparency and accountability reforms on the USAID project. OrderPaper was specifically commended for excellent delivery of the Growth Initiatives for Fiscal Transparency (GIFT) project, an activity under the Strengthening Civil Advocacy and Local Engagement (SCALE) project implemented by Palladium International and funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). In a letter addressed to Oke Epia,...

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