A strong-handed state and its hungry people
There is no iffing and yes-butting about this. The right to protest is a fundamental pillar of democracy and a state that prevents people from peacefully gathering to exercise this right cannot be said to be democratic. And a state that uses old laws, such as the controversial Public Order Act of 1965, to justify […]
Dis Fuel Wahala: What can the government do?
The rapid fuel increase in the country has got everyone talking, crying and feeling the sharp pinch. Fuel is fuel—it is a ‘bread and butter’ commodity. When the price of fuel increases, everything else becomes more expensive. The last few days have seen significant price increases, and doing business requires favourable conditions for the movement […]