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Author: Ayo Sogunro

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Ayo Sogunro

Ayo Sogunro is an author and human rights lawyer who contributes to African socio-political commentary through his writings, advocacy and community educational events. His books include the short stories: The Wonderful Life of Senator Boniface and other Sorry Tales and the collection of essays: Everything in Nigeria is Going to Kill You. He is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria.

  • #EndSARSNigeriaPoliticsRadical Activism in Africa
    By Ayo Sogunro
    October 13, 2021
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    Africa’s revolution will be tweeted…if activists can harness the opportunity

    With the right strategic thinking, social media can help cultivate the kind of pan-African solidarity that would’ve excited the likes of Nkrumah.  This article is part ...
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  • EndSARS protester at Federal Ministry of Justice, Abuja, Nigeria.
    #EndSARSNigeriaPolitics
    By Ayo Sogunro
    October 15, 2020
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    Why #EndSARS won’t quit

    The movement has gone from calling for the abolition of one police unit to collective protests against a system that pits the elite against the rest. ...
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  • Editor's PicksNigeriaPolitics
    By Ayo Sogunro
    January 29, 2019
    3417
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    Don’t just vote. Mobilise. (Aka Why elections won’t change Nigeria)

    Just like the colonists gave way to independence, and the military gave way to civil rule, the current system can also give way to true democracy. ...
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  • Nigeria President Buhari
    NigeriaPolitics
    By Ayo Sogunro
    May 4, 2017
    9397
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    Why whistle-blowing won’t save Nigeria

    A new whistle-blowing policy has led to some spectacular seizures of looted funds. But short-term thinking can only lead to short-term gains. In just four months, ...
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  • NigeriaPolitics
    By Ayo Sogunro
    March 10, 2016
    26127
    135

    How to “not understand” Nigeria

    In A New History of a Turbulent Century, Richard Bourne says anyone who claims to understand Nigeria is either deluded or a liar. It’s hard to ...
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