On this Democracy Day, I had intended to rest my pen. I wanted to leave the fate written on the walls of history to speak for itself. I thought perhaps the sacrifices of those who fought for democracy were enough testimony. Yet, in the final hour, a thought stirred within me, compelling me to write a message to all of us who have come together to form this sovereign nation called Nigeria. My message is particularly for those who believe that the business of Nigeria lies in the hands of a powerful few. Perhaps they are influenced by what the German sociologist Robert Michels described as the "Iron Law of Oligarchy" ,the tendency for power to concentrate in the hands of a small elite. Looking at our politics, our institutions, and our economy, one may be tempted to believe that the destiny of Nigeria is determined only by those who occupy powerful offices and influential positions. But history tells a different story. Nigeria does not belong to any president, governor, politi...
By Oriontimes Washington Bureau
Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump has again stirred the American political waters, this time by openly flirting with a 2028 comeback.
Through campaign-styled merchandise and subtle rally rhetoric, Trump is already positioning himself as the torchbearer of a movement unwilling to fade.
Observers see this as more than mere political nostalgia, it’s an attempt to redefine constitutional limits through public persuasion, projecting the image of inevitability.
“He’s rewriting the psychology of succession,” noted an Axios report, highlighting the marketing of “Trump 2028” hats and banners.
While legal experts insist the U.S. Constitution bars a third term, Trump’s rhetoric continues to test the elasticity of American democracy, where performance and power often dance in the same theater.
Keywords: Donald Trump, 2028 elections, U.S. politics, third term debate, democracy


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