The Brewing Democratic Crisis in Anambra State: An Analysis of Zoning, Governance, and Political Entrenchment
As Anambra State approaches its 2025 gubernatorial election, several concerning trends threaten to undermine its democratic foundations. This analysis examines how the interplay between zoning systems, party dominance, and incumbent protection threatens to replace merit-based governance with entitlement-based succession. The Zoning System’s Double-Edged Sword The zoning system in Anambra State, which rotates governorship among three…