Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) nominee for president in 2023, claims that if present events in Nigeria are not addressed, the nation will only descend farther into anarchy.
Obi bemoaned the continuous erosion of the principles upon which Nigeria’s democracy is based.
In a personally signed statement published on Friday via his account on X (formerly Twitter), the former governor of Anambra State claimed that Nigeria is currently experiencing a trend of endemic corruption, abuse of the constitution, disregard for the rule of law, and transactional politics across all three branches of government.
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However, he stated that he would keep making himself available to provide the capable leadership that Nigeria needs because he is confident that a better Nigeria is within reach. Despite the present events in Nigeria, Obi urged the populace to persevere.
The LP presidential contender expressed the observations and suggestions in a message to commemorate the 2023 International Democracy Day, according to Anaedoonline.ng.
According to him, “On this year’s celebration of International Democracy Day, we must remind ourselves of the need to work together to build and deepen our nation’s democracy.
“As witnessed in the country today, the mindless erosion of the very ideals and tenets on which Nigeria’s democracy was built, if not checked, will only push the nation deeper into lawlessness.
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“The current trend of endemic corruption, abuse of the constitution, disrespect for the rule of law, and transactional politics which cuts across the executive, legislative and judicial arms of government,have continued to conflict with our nation’s enforcement of democracy.
“Consequently, our dear nation has continued to swing dangerously away from the boundaries of true democracy. Gradually, we are losing one of the biggest intangible assets that makes a nation strong, which is respect for the rule of law.
“I call on all Nigerians to remain committed to building and reinforcing our nation’s democracy. Once again, I restate my commitment to a new and truly democratic Nigeria. I am in this struggle solely for the betterment of our society.
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“My vision of a New and truly democratic Nigeria is borne out of the deep conviction that Nigeria if given good leadership as I offer to give, will be beneficial to every Nigerian. We must not give up on our nation because a New and Truly Democratic Nigeria is POssible.
“Happy International Democracy Day Nigeria.”
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