"on The Mound Podcast" With Okey Ndibe & Emeka Onyeagwa

Welcome to today's podcast episode. We dive into the aftermath of Nigeria's 2023 elections, where the European Union's observers issued a scathing report, exposing serious shortcomings in INEC and damaging trust in the process. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the declared winner, faces a legitimacy crisis as the EU's verdict aligns with what many Nigerians already knew: the elections were marred by fraud and manipulation. Despite denial and rhetoric, the truth prevails, leaving Tinubu with a significant headache. Tune in as we discuss the implications and challenges ahead. __________________________________________________________ Timestamps: Monologue: [00:00] Analyzing the Conduct of the 2023 Elections: [01:00] INEC Spokesman's Response and Denial: [05:10] Unveiling the Truth: There Were No Elections: [08:45] Nigerian Reactions to the Election: Typical Patterns [11:19] Drawing Lessons from the Past: What History Teaches Us [12:30] Government Defenses and Other Matters: [14:30] Examining the Polite