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  • Announcement: Citizen’s Election Guide for Gen Z

    Hey there, young Nigerians! We’ve got some fantastic news for you. Zikoko Citizen is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of our highly anticipated Citizen Election Report. Building off our 2023 general election coverage, we have much in stock for you. 

    With this report, get ready to dive into a captivating journey through Nigeria’s political history and gain a deeper understanding of our democratic process.

    The Citizen Election Report is not your typical boring academic paper. We are making it immersive, engaging, and interactive. 

    Launching Soon

    Mark your calendars! The Citizen Election Report will be launched on Friday, June 16. We can’t wait for you to explore the captivating chapters that will guide you through Nigeria’s fourth republic elections and their potential for national change. We no dey disappoint. 

    Trust us to give you the best meats and serve you the best stews. We’ve been cooking this right for you.

    Stay Tuned and Get Involved

    The Citizen Election Report is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Keep an eye on our website and social media channels for more updates and sneak peeks leading up to the launch.

    Remember, your voice matters, and your participation in Nigeria’s democratic process is crucial. Let’s come together, make a difference, and believe in the power of our democracy.

    Please share this far and wide. Speak of our name everywhere. Anticipate and sell this hot bread with us. 

    Todah Opeyemi

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  • Prof. Eyo Ita: The OG Soro Soke Activist

    Who was Eyo Ita? 

    Eyo Ita was born in Creek Town in present-day Odukpani LGA of Cross River State, South-south Nigeria. Ita attended the Presbyterian Hope Waddell Training School in Calabar before pursuing his tertiary education at London University and Columbia University in New York. He stayed in the U.S. for 8 years.

    While in Calabar, he was exposed to the teachings of James Aggrey, who pursued academic opportunities for African students in Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) in America. Calabar became a training ground for some nationalist politicians due to the early site of secondary schools in the city and the influence of people like James Agrrey.

    Prof. Eyo Ita

    The many feats of Eyo Ita

    Here is how Ita changed the face of Nigerian politics:

    • He formed the Nigerian Youth Movement (NYM) in 1934 and galvanised the Nigerian youths for nationalism. This factored into Nigeria’s independence from Britain.
    • Created the Youth Charter in 1938 to form complete autonomy of Nigeria within the British empire on a basis of equal partnership with other member states.
    • Campaigned vigorously for African education in the 1930s.
    • Became Vice-President of the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC). This was a strong political party during the colonial and early post-colonial years.
    • Formed the National Independence Party (NIP). It became one of the five Nigerian political parties that sent representatives to the July 27, 1953 London Constitutional Conference. This helped to establish a federal system of  government, a Federal Executive Council (FEC) amongst other developments.
    • In 1951, major elections were held in the Eastern region of Nigeria with Eyo Ita becoming leader of the Eastern government.

    While Eyo Ita is long dead and not often talked about, it was the courage of Nigerian nationalists like him that birthed a desire for freedom among young Nigerians. It was a spirit which was embodied during the #EndSARS protests of 2020, to demand for Police reforms in Nigeria.

    This is a part of Zikoko Citizen’s election history education series. To read more, turn on post notifications and follow us on social media @zkkcitizen (IG); @zikokocitizen (Twitter).

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    Chiamaka Dike

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