Politicians now rely on courts, not voters, to win elections — Ex-NBA president

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A former NBA president, Afam Osigwe, has accused Nigerian courts of usurping voters’ power, stating politicians now rely on tribunals to win elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/politicians-rely-on-courts-not-voters-to-win-elections-ex-nba-president/

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