Second, it weakens opposition. A strong democracy needs strong oppo- omething important is happening in Nigeria, and many people sition. It is not enough to have one dominant voice. There must be alterna- are beginning to notice it. Politics is slowly moving away from the S tives. There must be competition. That is how ideas improve and leaders ballot box and into the courtroom. Instead of voters deciding the are held accountable. If opposition parties are constantly distracted by fate of leaders and parties, judges are increasingly being asked to do so. internal crises and legal battles, they…