Antonio Costa vs Eyo Ita

Costa became Prime Minister after the Socialist Party formed a minority government supported by the Left Bloc and Communist Party. This 'geringon

Costa's government reversed many austerity measures imposed during the bailout, restoring public sector wages, pensions, and social benefits. This led to economic growth and reduced inequality.

Costa hosted the United Nations Ocean Conference in Lisbon, positioning Portugal as a leader in ocean conservation and sustainable blue economy. The conference produced the Lisbon Declaration.

Costa resigned as Prime Minister after a corruption investigation involving his chief of staff and potential conflicts of interest in lithium and hydrogen projects. He denied wrongdoing but stepped down.

Eyo Ita became the Leader of Government Business in the Eastern Region of Nigeria under the Macpherson Constitution. He was the first Nigerian to hold this position, effectively leading the regional government and overseeing its early administrative development.

Eyo Ita was replaced as Leader of Government Business in the Eastern Region by Nnamdi Azikiwe following a political realignment. Azikiwe's National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC) gained control of the regional assembly, forcing Ita out of power.

After losing power, Eyo Ita founded the National Independence Party (NIP) as a rival to Azikiwe's NCNC. The NIP represented a minority faction in the Eastern Region but failed to gain widespread support, and Ita's political influence declined.

Eyo Ita was appointed Minister of Education in the Eastern Region government. In this role, he worked on expanding educational opportunities, including the establishment of new schools and teacher training colleges, contributing to the region's educational development.