EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 30 MIN
On your mandate: are we ready for African Reform Councillors?
from The Black Paper · host We Are Griots and SBM Intelligence
Send us Fan MailSummaryReform has unveiled its list of Council candidates for May, and their supporters are having a meltdown! Why? Because there are Black and Brown candidates amongst them.On this episode, we explore the wisdom of migrant communities standing and voting for Reform, the implications of short-term thinking, and identity politics.Cheta mentioned an article, which you can read here: https://thebusinesstimesng.com/how-inflation-is-driving-the-quiet-disappearance-of-akara/Chapters00:00 Welcome Back and Reflections on Nigeria01:19 Reform Party's Candidate Meltdown03:42 African Heritage Candidates in Reform06:53 The Immigrant Experience and Political Aspirations09:49 The Dilemma of Voting for Reform12:45 Branding and Political Representation14:07 Community Reactions and Racism15:53 The Short-Termism Mentality20:42 Societal Norms and Political Accountability23:58 The Role of Personal Votes in Politics26:54 Predictions for the Upcoming Elections30:35 The Black Paper.mp3Support the show
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Send us Fan Mail Summary Reform has unveiled its list of Council candidates for May, and their supporters are having a meltdown! Why? Because there are Black and Brown candidates amongst them. On this episode, we explore the wisdom of migrant communities standing and voting for Reform, the implications of short-term thinking, and identity politics. Cheta mentioned an article, which you can read here: https://thebusinesstimesng.com/how-inflation-is-driving-the-quiet-disappearance-of-akara/ C...
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