COLUMNS

The man who saw tomorrow: Senator Akpabio and the uncommon politics of certainty

Daily Dispatch May 20, 2026

By Hon Eseme Eyiboh Let us begin with a confession. There is something unsettling about a politician who no longer appears to struggle. In the turbulent theatre of Nigerian politics, where noise is often mistaken for relevance, where primaries resemble wrestling contests and delegate management

NEWS

Eyiboh’s Purported Suspension Backfires in Esit Eket Ward 9 APC

Daily Dispatch April 29, 2026

…•Exco Member Threatens Legal Action Over Signature Forgery A controversial move to suspend Rt. Hon. Eseme Eyiboh from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward 9, Esit Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, has sparked backlash and legal threats, deepening cracks within the local party structure. An Ex-Officio member of the ward, Prophet […]

COLUMNS

How Akpabio’s Leadership Secured Nigeria’s Electoral Future

Daily Dispatch February 20, 2026

By. Rt Hon Eseme Eyiboh mnipr In the evolving story of Nigeria’s democratic consolidation, few issues have provoked as much intensity as electoral reform. The signing into law of the Electoral Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill 2026 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marked another chapter in this journey, drawing applause, skepticism, and fierce debate in […]

COLUMNS

Beyond the Noise: Godswill Akpabio and the Architecture of Stability

Daily Dispatch February 16, 2026

By Rt. Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, mnipr Nigerian politics is not for the faint-hearted. It is noisy, dramatic, and often unforgiving. In a space where rumours travel faster than facts and headlines are written before the full story is known, substance can easily be drowned out. Real governance — the slow, patient work of building consensus, […]

COLUMNS

The Court of Appeal Judgment and Separation of Powers: Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and The Clerk of National Assembly of The Federal Republic of Nigeria & 3 Oders

Daily Dispatch February 10, 2026

By Rt Hon Eseme Eyiboh mnipr The judgment of the Court of Appeal delivered on Monday, February 9, 2026, represents a consequential affirmation of the constitutional principles that sustain Nigeria’s democratic order and the orderly functioning of its institutions. By upholding the disciplinary actions of the Senate as lawful and procedurally sound, the Court has […]

COLUMNS

Finishing Strong: Behold the Hour Cometh…

Daily Dispatch January 30, 2026

By Rt Hon Eseme Eyiboh, mnipr There are moments in a nation’s life when institutions are reminded—quietly but unmistakably—that time does not negotiate with comfort. Nigeria’s Senate, returning from the conviviality of Christmas recess and New Year reflection to the discipline of plenary, has arrived at such a moment. The period of acclimatization has passed. […]