The Nigeria politics is assumed to be in a work -in- progress with various stakeholders offering diverse perspectives on the state of the democracy in the country.
As Nigeria’s celebrate 32 years after the annulment of the June 12th 1993 presidential election, there is a mix of reflections on progress made and challenges remaining in key areas.
Democratic decline
The people democratic party (PDP) and other groups such as Afenifere and Ohanaeze Ndigbo express concern over the steady decline in Nigeria democracy under the current administration, citing authoritarian tendencies and Executive over reach.
Insecurity and Economic reforms
The worsening Insecurity and harsh economic reforms have sparked critics with some calling for urgent action to address these issues.
Electoral reforms
The conference of Nigeria political parties (CNPP) and the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) emphasise the need for genuine Electoral reforms efforts and a people driven constitution to institutionalised transparency and accountability in Governance.
Diverse perspectives
Afenifere’s view
Nigeria’s democracy is a work – in – progress requiring all hands to be deck to deepen democratic practice and processes.
Ohanaeze Ndigbo
Nigeria’s Democracy is in a “cul-de-Sac” due to the lack of conscious effort to strengthen institution and depersonalize to political system.
PDP’S view
The party believe that the current administration’s actions are antithetical to democratic principles, highlighting the need for a change in Governance style.
A call to action
Collaboration and reforms
Stakeholders including civil society groups and progressive forces are urged to collaborate to deepen democratic practice and push for reforms that promote transparency, accountability and Good Governance acceptable to all stakeholders.
Addressing insecurity.
There is a call for establishing state police and community policing systems to tackle the manage of Insecurity in the country if given an objective consideration.
– Ibrahim Benjamin, a Freelancer, writes from Lokoja.
