Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has stated that Nigeria is “gradually losing one of the most important intangible assets that make a nation strong, which is respect for the rule of law.”
Peter Obi noted in a message released on his X account today, September 15, that “our dear nation has continued to swing dangerously away from the boundaries of true democracy.” Nigerians, he says, must “remind ourselves of the need to work together to build and deepen our nation’s democracy.”
The former Anambra State governor urged all Nigerians to continue working to build and strengthen our country’s democracy.
“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.
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“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. 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.
“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.”