Nelson Pemu (@pemunels)
Championing leadership, democracy, and accountability.
Inspired by Mandela's values.
Because Nigeria deserves better leadership.
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Recent posts by Nelson Pemu
- “In Naira terms, A liter of fuel in Iran cost 38 Naira, in Libya, 32 Naira, in Saudi Arabia 823 Naira, in Nigeria, 1400. Minimum wage in I...
- Elections are important, but democracy shouldn't disappear between elections. Citizens should continue asking questions, examining governme...
- One of the most important responsibilities of citizens is setting standards for leadership. Don't only ask: “Who do I support?” Also ask:...
- Public officials exercise authority on behalf of the public. That's why citizens have a legitimate interest in how public decisions are mad...
- One of the hardest things in politics is admitting: “I was wrong.” We shouldn't treat changing our position after new evidence emerges as b...
- Changing your political opinion isn't weakness. Sometimes, new evidence should change your mind. Sometimes, a policy you opposed works bet...
- Transparency and accountability are connected, but they're not the same thing. Transparency means citizens can access relevant information....
- We often spend too much time asking “Who is the right person?” We should also ask: “What kind of system will make the right thing happen-ev...
- Nigeria doesn't just need better politicians. We need stronger institutions. Institutions that can: • Enforce the law • Protect citizens'...
- Soludo thought he could blackmail Peter Obi with his false claims of debt and borrowings. Little did he know that Obi had a copy of all the...