Anderson Osiebe, also known as Sunny Anderson Osiebe, is a Nigerian journalist, media consultant, and executive director of HallowMace Communications and the HallowMace Foundation. He’s also the national coordinator of the Parliamentary Advocacy Network (PAN), a civil society organization that promotes democratic values and good governance in Nigeria. Some of his notable work includes ¹…
HallowMace Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting democracy, transparency, and good governance, expresses deep concern over the recent response of the House of Representatives to the bribery allegations made by Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s head of financial crime compliance. While we acknowledge the House’s commitment to upholding due process, the rule of law, and constitutional oversight,…
MEDIA COMMUNIQUE The recent judgment by the Court of Appeal in Calabar, upholding the conviction of Professor Peter Ogban (the Returning Officer in the 2019 Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial Election), has sparked calls from some Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) for the resignation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. While we respect the concerns raised by these…
In a rare and distinguished recognition, HallowMace Foundation has been formally commended by *both chambers of the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria*—the *Senate and the House of Representatives*—for its exceptional contributions to legislative advocacy, democratic governance, and insightful legislative reporting. The commendation letters, personally signed by *Chinedu Francis Akubueze, Chief of Staff…
The *Hallow Mace* and *Hallow Chambers* are not just symbols of authority and tradition; they are foundational to the integrity and functionality of democratic governance. These symbols represent the sanctity of the legislative process, the rule of law, and the collective responsibility of lawmakers to uphold justice and fairness. However, when these symbols and the…
Below is a critical examination of the situation, considering the Senate President’s actions, Senator Natasha’s rights, and the broader implications for Nigeria’s political image and democratic principles. *The Senate President’s Alleged Intimidation of Female Senators* The Senate President’s recent actions towards senator Natasha Akpoti must be scrutinized within the context of his treatment of female…
