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Call for Applications

August 8, 2025 / 411

TAS Fellowship on Leadership & Public Good The Abuja School of Social & Political Thought is seeking emerging African leaders for a transformative 12-week hybrid...

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Reforming Without Rebuilding: Why Nigeria’s Reforms Keep Falling Short

December 18, 2025 / 270

This policy brief interrogates why repeated reforms in Nigeria have failed to produce meaningful democratic change, arguing that without rebuilding institutions, reform risks becoming cosmetic...

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Ariyo Dialogue Examines Nigeria’s Electoral Reform Challenges and Calls for Systemic Change – Press Statement

October 30, 2025 / 285

Press Statement: Ariyo Dialogue Examines Nigeria’s Electoral Reform Challenges and Calls for Systemic Change The Ariyo Dialogue on Electoral Reform Series, organised by the Abuja...

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Can Nigeria’s Democracy Survive Poverty, Corruption, and Vote Buying?

September 30, 2025 / 441

More than 20 years into civilian rule, Nigeria still battles the same demons: poverty, corruption, and vote buying. These forces not only weaken elections but...

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SOCIAL ACADEMY

August 16, 2025 / 772

Promoting a Virile Social Movement in Nigeria – A publication by the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, highlighting initiatives across Nigeria to inspire...

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Deepening Democracy Series:

June 4, 2025 / 638

Abuja School of Social and Political Thought Advocates for Constitutional Integrity in Rivers Crisis On March 20, 2025 in Abuja, Dr. Sam Amadi, Executive Director...

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West Africa Democracy Hub

March 18, 2025 / 613

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2023 Election Observatory: Less Judicial involvement in the Election is Needed

March 14, 2024 / 510

The Abuja School Concluding our series on the 2023 general elections, this fourth installment offers a nuanced perspective on the evolving dynamics of electoral integrity....

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2023 Election Observatory: Matters Arising from Post-Osun Tribunal Decision

March 14, 2024 / 484

The Abuja School In the third segment of the ASSPT series on 2023 election, we want to reflect on the sanctity of the electoral system...

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2023 Election Observatory: Series 2

March 14, 2024 / 504

The Abuja School Continuing our exploration of the electoral landscape of 2023, this second installment of the ASSPT series delves deeper into the commendations extended...