Jonathan, Mutfwang, Falana, others suggest solution to Nigeria’s democracy

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Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, lawyer Femi Falana and others, have suggested solutions to Nigeria’s democracy.

Mutfwang said that Nigeria must ensure that true winners of elections emerge before swearing-in. They spoke at the Haske Satumari Foundation annual colloquium with the theme: ‘Electoral And Judicial Reforms: The…

He said: “Our leadership recruitment is a fraud. Some of us get into positions of leadership simply by the mercy of God. Not because of a fat Bank account. We must develop rules that are clear and transparent. Our process is far from being transparent. To strengthen democracy, electoral reform is important.

He said injustice in the electoral process starts from constituency delineation adding that the country must have a way of resolving it. Represented by former Vice President, Namadi Sambo, said he hopes that the outcome of the colloquium will help in the development of Nigeria. “Pre-election matters should be decided before the election. All pre-election matters should be concluded before swearing in. Tinubu was sworn in, he became ECOWAS leader and we were still determining whether he won the election or not. So, it is a mockery of the system.

“In Africa, we talk about one man, one vote. Civic education is lacking. The people must know that their vote is their voice, so they should not sell it,” Rulinda said, adding that only action will lead to African integration.” Mutfwang said that Nigeria must ensure that true winners of elections emerge before swearing-in. They spoke at the Haske Satumari Foundation annual colloquium with the theme: ‘Electoral And Judicial Reforms: The…

 

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