After 25 Years, Democracy Yet To Meet Citizen’s Expectations — Bugaje

An Islamic scholar and political activist, Dr. Usman Bugaje, has highlighted the inability of the democratic system to meet citizens’ expectations over the past 25 years. 

Speaking at the second annual conference organised by the Ahlul-Bayt Nigeria, Kaduna State Chapter, he pointed out the rising insecurity, corruption, poverty, and failure of governance.

He however asserted that ethical politics rooted in collective interests and values must replace the current dysfunctional democratic framework.

Also, in his keynote address, Malam Haruna Saeed, former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kebbi State, critically examined the failures of Nigeria’s democratic system since the transition from military rule in 1999.

He emphasised the need for collective efforts to redefine the country’s governance trajectory, urging Nigerians to bring about transformative change.

Stakeholders, including government officials, politicians, civil society organisations, law enforcement agencies, scholars, youths organisation and concerned citizens were in attendance.

The conference resolved that a new governance model emphasising ethics, accountability, and collective national interests must be developed to replace the current system.