Politics and the Future of Democracy: BASA on Makinde, Atiku, Obi and Nigeria’s Road Ahead

In this conversation with Bolanle Aminat Sarumi-Aliyu (BASA), politician, we explore the shifting currents of Nigerian politics and what they mean for the future of democracy. From the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde in Oyo State, to the ambitions of Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi on the national stage, BASA offers sharp insights into the strengths, failings and possibilities of Nigeria’s political class. She also examines the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC), reflecting on their roles in shaping opposition politics, while weighing the challenges of internal crises and party identity. Beyond party structures, we discuss affirmative rights - why women, youth and marginalized voices must be at the centre of Nigeria’s democratic renewal. It is a conversation about power, participation, and the contested road to Nigeria’s democratic future. #StateAffairs