The perils of the Senate’s ‘bow and go’ tradition

In this report, PHILIP IBITOYE examines the Nigerian Senate’s continued use of the “bow and go” tradition during ambassadorial screenings, the criticisms that it undermines constitutional oversight, public accountability, and women’s inclusion by denying nominees the opportunity to demonstrate competence, and the broader implications for governance. NIGERIANS who tuned in to the Senate’s ambassadorial screening […]Read More