There’s no substitute to democratic govt – Atiku
The former Vice President Atiku Abubakar emphasized the significance of June 12 in commemorating Nigeria’s democratic journey, while urging political stakeholders to bolster their commitment to the principles and promises of democracy.
Abubakar highlighted the importance of Democracy Day in his Democracy Day address, stating, “The secondary purpose of declaring every June 12 as Democracy Day in our country is to commemorate the history of our long journey of becoming a stable democratic country. Truth be told, there’s no substitute to democracy as a form of government.”
Reflecting on the 25-year-old democratic dispensation, he paid tribute to key figures who sacrificed for Nigeria’s democratic transition, including Basorun MKO Abiola, his wife Alhaja Kudirat Abiola, Tafida Shehu Yar’Adua, and Alfred Rewane.
“It is commendable that for 25 years, we have witnessed an uninterrupted season of electoral politics. It is an unprecedented epoch in our history,” Abubakar noted.
He acknowledged the efforts of the Nigerian people and political class in nurturing democracy but expressed concern over its current state, particularly its failure to deliver prosperity and liberty.
