Newsletter 41: Propaganda and the 2023 Elections
The Business of Governance Newsletter No 41 | July 2022 Hello, How are you? It’s been another two weeks, and I have been reading my
July 14, 2022
The Business of Governance Newsletter No 41 | July 2022 Hello, How are you? It’s been another two weeks, and I have been reading my
As Oyo State marks three years of his administration, HE Seyi Makinde reflects on how false narratives and propaganda can distort history and influence electoral choices, while introducing a new waste-management architecture to tackle Ibadan’s longstanding refuse problem
Following the PDP presidential and state primaries, HE Seyi Makinde congratulates Atiku Abubakar, discusses the Ibadan Circular Road and Ajoda New Town, and again urges Nigerians who want to change politics to join parties and begin building structures ahead of 2027.
HE Seyi Makinde announces that he has obtained PDP forms to seek a second term as Governor, framing his request for another mandate around rebuilding public trust and consolidating the foundation laid during his administration’s first three years.
Amid electricity and fuel shortages, HE Seyi Makinde argues that Nigeria needs restructuring, true federalism and greater political participation, urging citizens to join political parties, build structures from ward level and mobilise millions of Nigerians who do not vote.
Drawing lessons from George Washington’s political strategy and diplomacy, HE Seyi Makinde argues that winning difficult political contests requires long-term preparation, telling those serious about changing Nigeria to begin organising well ahead of 2027.
Using the low turnout in the 2021 Anambra governorship election, HE Seyi Makinde identifies voter apathy as politicians’ biggest electoral competitor and argues that innovative politics must educate and persuade disengaged Nigerians to participate in elections.
Following the PDP National Convention, HE Seyi Makinde introduces “Operation Rescue Nigeria”, arguing for innovative approaches to poverty and development, investment in human capital and infrastructure, and greater political participation ahead of the 2023 elections.
Drawing from Moisés Naím’s The End of Power, HE Seyi Makinde reflects on the changing dynamics of political power and his own emergence as governor, arguing that citizens have more power than they realise and can exercise it through their votes.
Drawing on the spirit of sacrifice and giving at Eid al-Adha, HE Seyi Makinde urges Nigerians to participate in INEC’s voter registration, arguing that conversations about Nigeria’s direction in 2023 will count for little without registering and voting.
