Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP)
in the February 25 election, says Nigeria is swinging away from the boundaries
of democracy.
In a post on his official X page on Friday to commemorate
international democracy day, Obi called on Nigerians to remain committed to
building and reinforcing the democracy of the nation.
“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,” Obi said.
“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.”
Obi, who came third in the presidential election, said he
remains committed to a new and truly democratic Nigeria.
“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,” he said.
“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.”
Obi and his party had gone to the tribunal to challenge the
electoral victory of President Bola Tinubu who was the candidate of the All
Progressives Congress (APC) in the election.
But the five-man panel struck out his petitions as lacking
merit.
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