What does democracy look like in a world marked by turmoil and conflict? In his thought-provoking article, Festus Adedayo reflects on a pivotal moment from the early 2000s during a Presidential Media Chat with President Olusegun Obasanjo. He vividly describes the challenges and struggles that have painted the face of democracy in Nigeria, questioning whether it resembles a "broken bottle on our forehead or a bludgeon on the back."

This piece invites us to consider our own experiences with democracy and the ongoing fight for its true essence. Are we witnessing a genuine representation of the people's voice, or are we still battling remnants of oppression?

Dive into the article and join the conversation about democracy's face today.

Read more: https://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/887584-june-12-broken-bottle-on-our-forehead-bludgeon-on-the-back-democracy-is-this-your-face-by-festus-adedayo.html
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What does democracy look like in a world marked by turmoil and conflict? In his thought-provoking article, Festus Adedayo reflects on a pivotal moment from the early 2000s during a Presidential Media Chat with President Olusegun Obasanjo. He vividly describes the challenges and struggles that have painted the face of democracy in Nigeria, questioning whether it resembles a "broken bottle on our forehead or a bludgeon on the back." This piece invites us to consider our own experiences with democracy and the ongoing fight for its true essence. Are we witnessing a genuine representation of the people's voice, or are we still battling remnants of oppression? Dive into the article and join the conversation about democracy's face today. Read more: https://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/887584-june-12-broken-bottle-on-our-forehead-bludgeon-on-the-back-democracy-is-this-your-face-by-festus-adedayo.html #Democracy #Nigeria #PoliticalDiscussion #FestusAdedayo #SocialJustice
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June 12: Broken bottle on our forehead, bludgeon on the back; democracy, is this your face?, By Festus Adedayo
It was the year 2000 or 2001. We were seated almost in a circumference. The venue was the Presidential Villa in Aso Rock, Abuja. We awaited the arrival of President OIusegun Obasanjo. The event was the monthly Presidential Media Chat. It was a forum
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