Tommy Otobong

Otobong Tommy is a violinist, writer, and teacher. With a BSc. in public administration (2014) from Babcock University, Ogun State, Nigeria, she has previously worked at Ventures Africa, NAEC, The Eagles Music Academy, and currently at L'Orbe, a non-profit where she is co-founder, managing the music room targeted at children and teenagers. She also enjoys exploring design and content creation.

Chaos Erupts in Lagos APC Primaries as Conflicting Consensus Lists Fuel Allegations of Imposition

KEY POINTS APC primaries in Lagos Mainland and Yaba collapsed amid conflicting “consensus” candidate lists and protests over alleged imposition by party elites. Litigation and factional disputes forced suspension of elections, with Lagos APC Chairman Cornelius Ojelabi denying any consensus had been reached. Protests and...

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