4th Republic
4th Republic is a non-partisan podcast that examines the key actors and events shaping Nigerian politics since the return to democracy in 1999. It aims to contextualize the political landscape and provide insight into the country's democratic journey.
Episodes
How To Survive A Nigerian Election
June 12th, 1993 holds weight in Nigeria's recent political history. Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, won what was recorded as the fairest presidential election in Nigeria’s history. 30 years later in February 2023, host Deji Osikoya, along with Nigerians across the world, witnessed one of the more compromised democratic presidential elections in the country's history. Joined by writer, me
Interview: Ayo Adio
In this episode of 4th Republic, we’re joined by Ayo Adio, who is currently running for Local Government Chairman of Eti Osa in Lagos. His campaign is unconventional, youth-led, and rooted in the belief that real change begins at the local level.Adio walks us through the motivations behind his candidacy, the barriers he’s navigating as a first-time contender without political godfathers, and what
Interview: Governor Kayode Fayemi
The story of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) cannot be written without referring to Governor Kayode Fayemi.
Governor Fayemi, a two-time Governor of Ekiti State, the former Chair of the influential Governor's Forum, and former Minister of Solid Minerals Development was also the Policy & Research Director of President Buhari's successful 2015 campaign.
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Interview: Funso Doherty
Opposition politics in Lagos has received a new face in the form of Funso Doherty.
Doherty who sought the Lagos Governorship in the 2023 elections under the auspices of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) came into Politics on the back of a successful career in financial services.
In this interview with Oluwamayowa Idowu, Doherty takes us through his experience growing up in Lagos, getting a
Interview: Prince Clem Agba
Prince Clem Agba has lived a rich life in the private and public sector.
An aspirant in the recent All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries for the Edo State Governor, he was the Minister of State for Budget and National Planning in President Buhari's administration. Before that, he'd served as a Commissioner in Adams Oshiomhole's administration (Environment and Public Utilities, Lan
March 17th 2023: The Senate Faces Budget Padding Accusations
On today's despatch, we break down the news around the Budget padding allegations leveled against the Senate, the opening of the Nigeria-Niger borders, and the reported withdrawal of Ruby Onwudiwe to the Nigerian Senate.
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January 21st 2024: Shell exits Nigeria......Ish
On today's despatch, we break down the news around the Code of Conduct Bureau's (CCB) inquiry of Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Shell's partial divestment from the Nigerian market, the Ibadan explosion and more.
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January 14th 2024: The President Is On A Firing Spree. Who's Next?
On today's despatch, we break down the news around the suspension of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Minister, Betta Edu, the sacking of Babtunde Irukera of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), and Alex Okoh of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), the Central Bank's regulatory measures against the boards of Titan Trust, Polaris, Union and Key
December 4th 2023: Nigeria Leads Delegation Rankings at COP28
On today's despatch, we break down the news around Nigeria's delegation to COP28t, the battle in Edo state to succeed Governor Godwin Obaseki and the state of affairs in Ondo.
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November 6th 2023: President Tinubu Wants Some SUVs And A Yacht
On today's despatch, we break down the news around President Tinubu's supplementary budget, the godfather-godson battle between Nyesom Wike and Sim Fubara, the first son being on the receiving end of a presidential call out and the forthcoming off cycle elections in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi.
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October 30th 2023: The Supreme Court Affirms Tinubu's Presidency
In this week's audio briefing, we take a look at the Supreme Court's affirmation of President Tinubu's election and the big dollar bill the Federal Government dodged with its success in the P&ID case.
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October 16th 2023: Nigerians Crash on Seyi Tinubu's Presidential Jet Use
In this week's audio briefing, we take a look at what President Tinubu's ministers have been up to, the backlash for the First Son using the presidential jet for his enjoyment, the news of an old attempt to litigate President Tinubu's alleged forgery and the appointment of a new EFCC chair.
October 9th 2023: Will the real Bola Tinubu please stand up?
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This week;
President Tinubu's academic certificates and their authenticity have been a talking point in the wake of the PDP's Atiku Abubakar beckoning a US court.
The President's Tax Reform Committee Chair has made a case for the sale of the country's moribund refineries.
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Interview: Adim Ademide Akpapunam
Ademide Adim Akpapunam speaks of capturing the best of both worlds: being born to parents from Delta and Ogun states- an obvious antidote to the tribalist rhetoric that has formed part of the soundscape of Nigerian politics this year.
From growing up in Ikeja to attending the prestigious Adesoye College in Kwara and college in the United States, an interest in the transformative power of digital
Interview: Aedan Asika
Aedan Asika bears a last name which means people have predetermined expectations of him. However, his familial heritage in Politics and Entertainment didn’t mean much as he embarked on a journey of self-discovery in his late teens.
Fresh out of secondary school, he developed an interest in Politics and found himself interning in the office of then-Senator Bukola Saraki. At the time, Saraki, the sc
Interview: Gbadebo Rhodes Vivour
Gbadebo Rhodes Vivour shot to national prominence in 2017 when he contested the Ikeja Local Government Area chairmanship under the KOWA party. Two years later, he sought the Lagos West senatorial seat under the PDP. This year, he's running for Governor of Lagos under the Labour Party. Gbadebo joined 'Mayowa to talk about his journey into Politics- from campaigning against the Jonath
Presidential Profiles: Atiku Abubakar
Later this week, Nigerians will head to the polls to elect a new President. To ease the decision-making process, we have been digging into the three main candidates to help voters get a better sense of who they are. What do we know about their childhood(s)? What do their pre-political days tell us about their candidacies? How did they get into Politics? What is the case for or against their candid
February 20th 2023: Ortom endorses Obi
In what should be the last briefing before Nigeria's presidential elections, we take a look at some of the most prominent storylines of the last week;
The friction between President Buhari and members of the ruling All Progressives Congress party took a new dimension this week with members of the party advising Nigerians to defy the President’s directives around the Naira redesign policy.&nb
February 13th 2023: Obi makes a triumphant entry into Lagos
Peter Obi's Lagos rally and the boost from the released polls underline his popularity going into the final stretch.
PDP's Chimaroke Nnamani has been explled from the party highlighting the disunity within the party.
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Presidential Profiles: Bola Ahmed Tinubu
In less than a month, Nigerians will head to the polls to elect a new President. To ease the decision-making process, we will be digging into the three main candidates to help voters get a better sense of who they are. What do we know about their childhood(s)? What do their pre-political days tell us about their candidacies? How did they get into Politics? What is the case for or against their can
February 6th 2023- Tinubu vs Buhari's Government
There's rancor in the ranks of the All Progressives Congress with the party's presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu seeking to delink himself from the government of the day while relying on President Buhari's support.
Labour Party's Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour is seeking to end the APC's hold on Lagos while the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has seen its mock accreditation ex
January 30th 2023- Tinubu delivers a now trademark Abeokuta outburst
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu delivered an outburst underlining his displeasure with the government of the day last week.
The Election Petition Tribunal tasked with judging the Osun state elections delivered a judgment which changed the political calculations.
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Abia passed away
Presidential Profiles: Peter Obi
In less than a month, Nigerians will head to the polls to elect a new President. To ease the decision-making process, we will be digging into the three main candidates to help voters get a better sense of who they are. What do we know about their childhood(s)? What do their pre-political days tell us about their candidacies? How did they get into Politics? What is the case for or against their can
January 16th 2023- Big Brother is watching and Labour Party’s not happy
As the build up to the election winds down, speculation has been raised about the readiness of the Independent National Electoral Commission, the country's electoral management body.
Big Brother Titans, a fusion of the South African and Nigerian versions of the Big Brother franchise, launched yesterday. As is now a tradition in Nigerian politics, it has earned the ire of the political class.
December 26th 2022- Who is after Emefiele?
The Governor of the Central Bank, Godwin Emefiele has found himself in heavy demand from Nigeria's secret police service leading to an obvious question as to who's after him.
The Director General of the Peter Obi Campaign Council, Doyin Okupe announced his resignation from the role while President Jonathan's endorsement is being sought heavily.
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December 19th 2022- The Tinubu Campaign picks a fight with the media
The Bola Tinubu campaign picked a fight with the Thisday and Arise proprietor, Nduka Obaigbena.
Is INEC prepared for the 2023 elections? Could we see a possible postponement?
Anambra Governor, Charles Soludo opts to endorse Atiku over the two Peters from his state and party.
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December 12th 2022- Tinubu finally speaks
Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) gave his first interview of the election cycle to the British Broadcasting Corporation's Peter Okwoche after appearing at policy institute, Chatham House.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan is emerging as a sought-after damsel in this cycle.
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November 21st 2022- Two Anambra men take their rivalry to the national stage
Anambra Governor, Charles Soludo reprises his historic rivalry with Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi with a written takedown.
The PDP's G5 continue to needle their party's candidate, Atiku Abubakar while flirting with his rivals.
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November 14th 2022- Tinubu's past comes back to haunt him
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu was in the news last week upon the release of an affidavit from a US court detailing his affiliation and alliance with drug traffickers raising obvious questions as to his character and credibility as a suitable President.
The PDP G5 has also offered an indication that they might be prepared to offer a reprieve to
November 7th 2022- It's Debate Season and Tinubu chills with the big boys
Last night, some of the leading presidential candidates took to the great political marketplace for their ideas- the debate stage. While the APC's Bola Tinubu opted to party, the PDP's Atiku Abubakar was represented by his running mate, Ifeanyi Okowa. Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso and Kola Abiola also took to the stage. We explore the significance of this debate and the absence of some of the leading
October 31st 2022- Weighing the Effectiveness of Political Rallies and Ortom gives Atiku a headache
Political Rallies are a staple of the political process. They help the candidates and their parties to engage with their bases and also offer an indicator of public support. Based on recent changes to the political calendar, we weigh up the effectiveness of political rallies in the current election cycle.
Benue state Governor, Samuel Ortom and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar have been
October 24th 2022- Tinubu's Renewed Hope and Keeping October 20, 2020 in mind during Campaign Season
Finally, the APC's Bola Tinubu offers a policy document for us to chew through with the unveil of his manifesto which repurposes Abiola's 1993 campaign slogan.
We also take a look at the recent anniversary of the #EndSARS massacre and how the candidates' attitudes to police reform and Nyesom Wike's continued dalliance with the APC.
In the latest edition of our weekly briefing, we recap
October 17th 2022: The Unifier fosters Disunity
Last week, the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar came under fire for a speech in which he appeared to argue that the north does not need an Igbo or Yoruba president, but rather "someone from the north."
After some delay, the Labour Party and its Presidential candidate Peter Obi and Vice President Yusuf Datti-Ahmed have inaugurated their presidential
Episode 6: The 2019 Elections
On this episode, we take a look at the most recent elections of the 4th Republic where President Buhari sought a second term seeking to build on his first term whereas the PDP's Atiku Abubakar finally earned the ticket of the party he had pursued for a large part of his political career.
This election also witnessed a wave of third force candidates- candidates of professional backgrounds arg
Episode 5: The 2015 Elections
The 2015 Election proved to be the most memorable in Nigeria's recent history for a range of reasons. In losing his seat, President Jonathan became the first incumbent to lose a presidential election in the country's history while General Muhammadu Buhari became the second leader after President Obasanjo to serve in both military and democratic dispensations. This election also marked the end of t
Episode 4: The 2011 Elections
President Goodluck Jonathan, the Vice President until President Yar'Adua's death in May 2010 sought a mandate in his own right triggering a debate about the zoning of the country's highest office.
This election also offered a flash of the changes in Nigeria's political system as the prominent opposition was now formed by two newly formed parties: Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), and th
Episode 3: The 2007 Elections
The 2007 Elections marked the culmination of President Obasanjo's two terms in office and the first time in Nigerian history where a civilian government would hand over power to another.
On this episode, we take a look at some of the dynamics which influenced the elections (Obasanjo's 3rd Term bid) and the impact of these elections on Nigeria's political trajectory.
Episode 2: The 2003 Elections
The 2003 Elections marked the first time Nigerians were able to hold a referendum on a leader's performance. President Obasanjo was challenged by General Buhari in the first of five bids for the highest office in the land.
On Thursday, the 20th of January, we will conduct a deep dive into these elections and the state of play via Twitter Spaces. Join us @takingCustody
Episode 1: The 1999 Elections
Nigeria's 1999 elections marked the end of years of military rule and a return to democracy. On this episode, we take a look at the wider context of those elections, how they came about, the emergence of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), and President Obasanjo's ultimate ascent to the Nigerian presidency making him the first person to serve in both military and civilian capacities.
