TINUBU WARNS AGAINST SABOTAGING DEMOCRACY: KEY ISSUES
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–President Bola Tinubu has emphasized that sabotaging democracy poses a danger to everyone, including those who choose to stand aside.
Here are the key points:
– Threat to Democracy : Tinubu warned that rising assaults on democratic governance in Nigeria and West Africa threaten the stability of the region.
– Respect Electoral Outcomes: He stressed the importance of respecting electoral outcomes, regardless of personal preferences, to ensure democracy’s survival.
– Leadership Legacy : Tinubu praised former President Goodluck Jonathan for preserving democracy and promoting peace, accountability, and democratic culture through the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation.
– Service Beyond Office : He emphasized that true national service extends beyond public office and should remain a lifelong commitment.
– Restraint and Discipline : Former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim commended Jonathan for embodying restraint and democratic discipline, prioritizing moderation over force .
Ann Iyonu, executive director of the foundation, said the past decade has been dedicated to strengthening democratic governance, peacebuilding, and inclusive development across Africa.
“We have turned bold ideas into transformative action,” she said, listing election mediation, policy dialogues, conflict-resolution efforts, and initiatives against violent extremism as key milestones.
She added that the annual democracy dialogue has become a leading continental platform for interrogating threats to democratic survival
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