US EditionAfrica: Democracy Failing, Dying in Africa
- Former Nigerian leader Olusegun Obasanjo stated that democracy in Africa is failing because it does not reflect the people's values, culture, and needs, highlighting a disconnect since colonial rule.
- Bishop Matthew Kukah questioned if African nations are practicing true democracy or merely adopting Western Liberal democracy.
- Obasanjo described the current democratic system as one where a small group rules over a deprived majority, leading to corruption and injustice.
- Peter Obi remarked that Nigeria's democracy has collapsed due to the actions of current leaders, emphasizing the urgent need for reform.
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Democracy failing, dying in Africa – Obasanjo
Mr Obasanjo said that unless democracy is redefined to reflect African values and care for the people's needs, it will continue to fail and eventually die in Africa. The post Democracy failing, dying in Africa – Obasanjo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Democracy has collapsed in Nigeria - Obi - Daily Trust
Presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) in 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has said Nigeria’s democracy has collapsed due to the antics of the present crops of leaders manning the country. He said this at the 60th birthday celebration and colloquium in honour of Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, a former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and former governor of Imo State. “They started in 1999, they laid the foundation, some people came and took i…
‘Go To Court’ Is Now A Mockery Of Justice And Democracy In Nigeria, Says Ex-President Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has sounded the alarm on the state of democracy in Africa, declaring that it’s not only failing but dying. Speaking at an event in Abuja, Obasanjo criticized the adoption of Western-style democracy, which he believes is alien to African values and governance structures. Obasanjo argued that democracy in Africa has devolved into mere representation rather than true governance for the people. He contrasted this…
Obasanjo declares democracy a failure in Africa, cites lack of cultural foundation
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has declared that democracy has failed in Africa, arguing that the system has not delivered meaningful progress for the continent’s people. He made this assertion on Monday in Abuja during the 60th birthday colloquium of former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Emeka Ihedioha. Obasanjo attributed the failure of democracy in Africa to its foreign origins, insisting that it lacks the cultur…
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