In just a couple of weeks, Nigerians will get to vote for their president. On 16 February, the people will have a choice between 72 candidates – though in another sense, they will have no choice at all. The only two nominees with a realistic chance are President Muhammadu Buhari and former vice-president Atiku Abubakar. They come … Continue reading
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WHAT TO TEACH THE CHILDREN | by Ayo Sogunro
We should teach the children History, because we cannot determine our destinations if we do not know our origins. We should teach children what we know of history and not what we wish it were. We should teach them not just our personal history but also the history of all humanity: because everyone’s story matters … Continue reading
Can colonialism still be blamed for Africa’s problems today or should Africans take responsibility for the poor management of their count…
Answer by Ayo Sogunro: Manufacturers have a legal duty of care to the ultimate consumers of their products if it is not possible for defects to be identified before the goods are received — Donoghue v Stevenson [1932] All ER Rep 1 The colonial governments manufactured modern Africa. Yet, the wonder is that modern Africa … Continue reading
How would Africa be today if colonialism never happened?
On Quora, I turned some attention to the “what if?” in alternate African history: How would Africa be today if colonialism never happened? Africa would simply be (no) more or less like Europe or the Middle East is today. Political Geography: A number of folks think the modern political geography would simply align with the … Continue reading
LIFE AND THE LAW STUDENT: SOME REFLECTIONS by Ayo Sogunro
Originally posted on The Law Students' Blog.:
A month or so before I graduated from the Faculty of Law, University of Lagos in 2007, I composed a farewell communiqué titled “The Passing Out Parade” and circulated this amongst my classmates. The content of that long-ago piece was, ostensibly, my parting remarks to my classmates after…
Will Next Month’s Nigerian Election Even Happen?
In many ways, the leadup to Nigeria’s February 2015 elections is a familiar sight to any political observer, with ads blaring nonstop on national media as candidates squabble about the issues. Yet one oddity drastically separates the African country’s election from those the Western world are used to; only one month out, it remains uncertain … Continue reading
WITH APOLOGIES TO MY GAY FRIENDS | AN EPISTLE BY AYO SOGUNRO
Dear Gay Friend So Recently Traumatised By An Insensitive Law Opening Lines Permit me a couple of indulgences before I proceed. First, I use the term “gay” generically, mindful of the fact that this term is reserved specifically for that classifications of sexuality known as male homosexuality. However, throughout the course of this writing, allow … Continue reading
