Politics
AS the nation celebrates this year’s Democracy Day anniversary, a Chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress and United Nations-trained negotiator, Edwin Uhara, has congratulated Nigerians for the sacrifices they made in ensuring that democracy not only returned to Nigeria in 1999 but also became sacrifice they made in ensuring that democracy not only returned to Nigeria in 1999 but has also become part of our neo-culture.
Uhara disclosed this in a statement released to newsmen in Enugu on Friday to mark this year’s Democracy Day anniversary.
He noted that democracy is no longer an experiment in Nigeria but a reality that has come to stay despite some shortcomings.
“Our democracy is a constant work in progress which still requires the collaborative effort of all Nigerians irrespective of party affiliations.”
Uhara further disclosed that democracy is not only about periodic elections but also about strengthening democratic institutions, which are the bedrocks for democracy to thrive.
Whether it was the fight against the third-term agenda or the fight against anti-democratic forces, Nigerians have shown their preference for democracy over all other forms of government.
He said next year’s general elections will serve as another litmus test of Nigerians avowed commitment to democratic ethos, and believes that Nigeria will once again make our democratic allies and the international community proud because our democratic flame remains unquenchable.
“So far so good. The process has been very impressive with the outcome of the various primary elections of the various political parties held so far,” he said.
Similarly, no journalist or media organisation has been harassed or manhandled on account of what they wrote or published so far, and I encourage Nigerians as well as other relevant authorities to keep up with this tempo.
While I congratulate Nigerians for this year’s Democracy Day anniversary, I also enjoin them to give all their best in the defence of our fledgling democracy.
A.I
June 11, 2026
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