Henry Idahagbon

Henry Idahagbon

politician Nigeria

Henry Idahagbon is a Nigerian lawyer and politician currently serving as a federal commissioner at the Federal Civil Service Commission, representing Edo, Ekiti, and Ondo states. He is a vocal critic of godfatherism in Nigerian politics, which he describes as a uniquely detrimental element to the country's democratic development. Previously, he held the position of Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Edo State during the administration of Adams Oshiomhole. Idahagbon advocates for a political system where leaders step back after their terms, promoting the idea of 'one man, one vote' to dismantle the pervasive influence of political godfathers.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
470,638
Power
1,023$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Nigeria 1 7.00 0.23% +0% 206,139,589 470,638 $448,000 1,023$
Totals 1 206,139,589 470,638 $448,000 1,023$
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Recent Mentions

Nigeria Nigeria: Henry Idahagbon has described godfatherism as a Nigerian invention that must be consciously dismantled. 7

The Punch: Why godfatherism in Nigerian politics must end