Award-winning author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche, in an interview with ARISE NEWS on Tuesday, addressed the recent article she wrote on the conduct of the 2023 presidential election which has since gone viral.

Titled ‘Nigeria’s Hollow Democracy’, she described the election as “a slap to the face of the Nigerian people and an insult to collective intelligence of Nigerians.”

Clarifying her position during the interview, the writer stated that the Nigerian people deserve an explanation rather than the “two-facedness of the US government” when it comes to African politics.

“This was an election that was unforgivably flawed and there’s evidence for that. The statement about technical glitches being the cause is unconvincing?” she said.
Speaking on her intervention, she said, “I wrote the letter to preserve this truth and call out the United States for what I consider two-facedness when it comes to Africa. They criticize African countries for being undemocratic and endorse the undemocratic process.”

She called for proper explanation from the Independent National Electoral Commission regarding the controversies surrounding the election as the conclusion that it was a matter of technical difficulties was “unconvincing”.

“Nigerians deserve the respect of an institution that is supposed to shepherd a democracy. So nobody has come out to explain to Nigerians how that happened.

“There’s a statement of technical glitches; it’s unconvincing and knowing how much hope and trust Nigerians invested in this election, knowing that nigeria is a low-trust society means that if people are sincere and there’s nothing to hide, then you make an extra effort to go out and explain to Nigerians what happened.”

When asked about fears of criticism and threats of lawsuits for false allegations that were suspected to be made in the article, Chimamanda stated that not only did she expect it but also had no fears of this as she had stated in the article that though they were rumours with no evidence, it highlighted a need to check each one and provide the people with an explanation of the malpractices that took place during the election.

She lamented about her inability to acquire her PVC and her disappointment in INEC for flaws in the election. When questioned on her stance on the statement from Wole Soyinka who accused Yusuf Datti of making fascist statements, she said that rather it was INEC and the government who were fascist for disenfranchising people of a fair election without an explanation.

She concluded by stating that though the judiciary may have made questionable adjournments in some cases which may bring worry to the minds of the people, she still has faith in them for a fair hearing and a just ruling from the tribunal.

Frekim:
Aptly said ..... Thanks for saying the truth .

Frekim:
Award-winning author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche, in an interview with ARISE NEWS on Tuesday, addressed the recent article she wrote on the conduct of the 2023 presidential election which has since gone viral.

Titled ‘Nigeria’s Hollow Democracy’, she described the election as “a slap to the face of the Nigerian people and an insult to collective intelligence of Nigerians.”

Clarifying her position during the interview, the writer stated that the Nigerian people deserve an explanation rather than the “two-facedness of the US government” when it comes to African politics.

“This was an election that was unforgivably flawed and there’s evidence for that. The statement about technical glitches being the cause is unconvincing?” she said.
Speaking on her intervention, she said, “I wrote the letter to preserve this truth and call out the United States for what I consider two-facedness when it comes to Africa. They criticize African countries for being undemocratic and endorse the undemocratic process.”

She called for proper explanation from the Independent National Electoral Commission regarding the controversies surrounding the election as the conclusion that it was a matter of technical difficulties was “unconvincing”.

“Nigerians deserve the respect of an institution that is supposed to shepherd a democracy. So nobody has come out to explain to Nigerians how that happened.

“There’s a statement of technical glitches; it’s unconvincing and knowing how much hope and trust Nigerians invested in this election, knowing that nigeria is a low-trust society means that if people are sincere and there’s nothing to hide, then you make an extra effort to go out and explain to Nigerians what happened.”

When asked about fears of criticism and threats of lawsuits for false allegations that were suspected to be made in the article, Chimamanda stated that not only did she expect it but also had no fears of this as she had stated in the article that though they were rumours with no evidence, it highlighted a need to check each one and provide the people with an explanation of the malpractices that took place during the election.

She lamented about her inability to acquire her PVC and her disappointment in INEC for flaws in the election. When questioned on her stance on the statement from Wole Soyinka who accused Yusuf Datti of making fascist statements, she said that rather it was INEC and the government who were fascist for disenfranchising people of a fair election without an explanation.

She concluded by stating that though the judiciary may have made questionable adjournments in some cases which may bring worry to the minds of the people, she still has faith in them for a fair hearing and a just ruling from the tribunal.
https://www.arise.tv/chimamanda-criticises-two-facedness-of-us-government-in-african-politics/
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babyfaceafrica:
She didn't vote, so she has no say. What stops her from coming to the country to vote? You can't just stay abroad and start complaining.. You walk the talk.. Nansense!

brain54:
So what do you want America to do…?

Interfere or impose a candidate? Or dictate to us how to run our election? What exactly?

Nigeria is an independent country for crying out loud. Allow us make our own mistakes. When we are ready to learn from them we will.


America this America that…

No democracy is perfect. The worse democracy is better than any form of interference especially from another country.

We as a country will find our way. No other country has a right to impose or tell us how to do it!

Raskimonojendor:

So you haven't heard the news

EraseTheDot:
Bitch does not have a PVC, did not even vote. She doesn't have an opinion, she must be arrested and thrown into jail.Only a foolish girl relies on online polls sponsored by her fellow idiots in determining election winner.

-erase the dot

wolesmile:
So you didn't know they are "Two-faced" before sending your long epistle to them?

Christistruth03:
Peter Obi himself is very Dubious that is the plain Truth

the Nazi like movement he has unleashed on Nigeria is evidence of his Dubious nature

More is going to come out very soon

A man cannot hide from his Character

A very thorough investigation of Obi will likely show he is a Trained Fraudster

He so very allergic to Truthfulness it is not ordinary

Kenneth Okonkwo told the Truth about the authenticity of the Audio Tape Obi is now denying

Frekim:

What is this one saying.
Nlfpmod front page.

wolesmile:


Calling on a moderator to come and do what? Ban me? For violating which of the rules, if I may ask bro?

Ikaeniyan0:
What do you people want USA to do to an independent country like Nigeria?

Only the court can help obi base on the evidence he will tender. USA can't do anything about the last election.