…accountability is not an optional accessory to democracy; it is its foundation. Elections are not popularity contests in which the most inspirational greeting-card writer wins another term. They are performance reviews conducted by the public. At exactly 12:01 a.m. on the first day of every month, a miracle occurs. Phones vibrate across the nation. “Happy […]
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Happy new month, Honourable Accountability, By Jude Dike
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