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Reviewed By Professor Mondy Gold In a nation wearied by political fatigue and numbed by decades of civic apathy, Redefining Nigeria bursts forth like a thunderclap in a silent storm, unapologetically bold, searingly honest, and intellectually unrelenting. This is no ordinary book; it is a literary cris de coeur, a passionate outcry against the normalized dysfunction of the Nigerian state. With the precision of a political surgeon and the soul of a poet, the author peels back the skin of a fractured republic to reveal the raw wounds of betrayal, injustice, and structural decay, especially the moral bankruptcy underpinning the post-independence federal architecture. To engage with…

Hamburg, Germany – African-German Information Center As political alliances realign and coalition talks intensify ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is emerging at the center of a potentially historic transformation. In his monthly media chat from his office in Hamburg, Germany, Hon. Kenneth Chibuogwu Gbandi, former Senatorial candidate for Delta North and leader of the ADC Diaspora Network (7th Geopolitical Zone), addressed these developments with measured optimism and a call to action. The political airwaves have been abuzz with reports that prominent figures like former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, and…

Ndokwa East, Delta State 19:05:2025In a compelling address during a rural women’s empowerment gathering in Ndokwa East, Delta State, Prof. Adaobi P. Ugbomeh Secretary General of the Apex Association of Anioma Indigenes Inc., immediate past Women Leader and current Treasurer of PANDEF Delta State Chapter issued a strong condemnation of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), describing it as a “barbaric and dehumanizing practice that must be eradicated.” Speaking with unwavering conviction, Prof. Ugbomeh stated: “FGM is a cruel violation of human dignity and must be outlawed in every community. It is unacceptable that such an inhumane tradition persists in our society. Perpetrators must face the…

A Report on the Paper Delivered by Alhaji Yahaya Ndu, President, Peoples Movement for a New Nigeria (PMNN) On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, the Chelsea Hotel in Abuja played host to a defining moment in Nigeria’s political reawakening. At the invitation of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), thought leaders, party officials, civil society stakeholders, and diaspora advocates convened for a political summit themed: “Using 2027 General Elections to Drive National Transformation.” One of the most impactful presentations came from Alhaji Yahaya Ndu, President of the Peoples Movement for a New Nigeria (PMNN), whose keynote paper: “The Way Forward for Nigeria – African Democracy Coalition” —…

By Kenneth Chibuogwu Gbandi On April 29th, I published a reflection in African Heritage Magazine titled SIM-Card Politics of Defection: The Buck Stops with the Masses. In that piece, I referenced a piercing statement by former Governor and Minister, Rotimi Amaechi: “Nigerians don’t react to anything.” More than a complaint, his words served as a provocation, a mirror held up to a nation too often resigned to silence. Barely days later, a powerful counter-narrative began to unfold, led not by traditional political actors, but by the women and girls of Nigeria. In a bold and unprecedented display, Rivers State women staged a walkout during…

By Hon. Kenneth Chibuogwu Gbandi It is with a heart shattered by sorrow and a spirit bowed by the weight of grief that I pen this tribute to a sister, a patriot, a fearless lioness of Delta North, and a true daughter of Ebu Kingdom, Chief Shimite Bello, The Akpeli Ugo Fufu 1. She was bold. She was fearless. She was focused. Shimite was not just another voice in the crowd; she was a force, a storm that knew no retreat, a woman who stood tall in a world that often demanded she kneel. Her life’s work was never about…

By Kenneth Chibuogwu Gbandi In any vibrant democracy, it is both a right and a strategic choice for politicians to seek greener political pastures if such moves genuinely enhance their ability to serve their people and fulfill their visions. Political realignments are not, by themselves, inherently bad. They are a recognized feature of evolving democracies worldwide. However, in Nigeria, the increasing phenomenon of political defection, what I call “SIM-card politics” because of its ease and frequency, has mostly descended into a shameful exercise of personal ambition over public service. It is the responsibility of the people, especially the constituency to…

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By Kenneth Gbandi On behalf of the Board of Diaspora City Estate, Delta State, and in my personal capacity as Chairman, I join countless well-wishers in Nigeria and across the global Nigerian Diaspora in celebrating a true son of the soil and an exceptional leader. Hon. Eddy Duru, on the occasion of his birthday. Hon. Eddy Duru embodies the resilience, intellect, and enduring spirit of the Nigerian Diaspora. As a passionate advocate for the Nigerian community both in Europe and back home, he has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to positive change, youth empowerment, and transcontinental collaboration. From his impactful…

In a recent media chat, with the African Heritage Magazine crew, Hon. Kenneth Chibuogwu Gbandi, former Senate candidate for Delta North and the current Deputy National Chairman (Diaspora Engagement) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), issued a strong call to Nigerian farmers across the country to organize themselves and seek compensation for the wanton destruction of their farms and crops caused by open grazing. Hon. Gbandi expressed deep concern over the continuous and unchecked destruction of farmlands, describing it as a national crisis and a gross negligence of governance. “It is unimaginable that in this day and age, farmers continue…