Democracy best governance system, LP urges Nigerians not to lose hope

The Labour Party (LP) has urged Nigerians to maintain faith in the nation's democratic future, asserting that democracy remains the most effective path to national development and prosperity, even amidst current economic and security crises. In a statement marking Democracy Day, the party's National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa, extended congratulations to Nigerians at home and abroad.

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While it is true that Nigeria’s democratic journey has been marked by unfulfilled aspirations and missed opportunities, we must not surrender to despair.

Asogwa called for a renewed dedication to democratic principles, emphasizing that the day serves as an opportunity to remember the sacrifices made by pro-democracy activists and patriots who fought for the return to civilian rule. He acknowledged that Nigeria's democratic journey has faced setbacks and unfulfilled expectations but implored citizens not to succumb to despair.

"Rather, we should remain hopeful and resolute, knowing that the future still holds greater possibilities than whatever may have been lost along the way," Asogwa stated. He stressed that democracy, despite its flaws, is the best form of government because it allows citizens to elect their leaders and is the most participatory system, placing the people at the center of public affairs.

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Democracy, despite its imperfections and occasional contradictions, remains the best form of government known to mankind, not merely because it affords citizens the opportunity to periodically elect leaders of their choice, but more importantly because it remains the most participatory system of governance ever devised, one that places the people at the centre of public affairs.

The party implored leaders at all levels of government to increase their efforts in tackling pressing issues such as insecurity, economic hardship, unemployment, hunger, and inadequate infrastructure. The LP emphasized that the benefits of democracy must be tangible for the average citizen, as their welfare is the ultimate justification for governance.

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The dividends of democracy must be felt by the ordinary citizen whose welfare remains the ultimate justification for government.