Democracy Best Governance System, LP Urges Nigerians Not To Lose Hope
The Labour Party has urged Nigerians not to lose faith in the country’s democratic future despite prevailing economic and security challenges, insisting that democracy remains the best path to national development and prosperity.
In a Democracy Day message issued in Abuja on Friday, LP National Publicity Secretary Ken Asogwa congratulated Nigerians at home and in the diaspora and also called for renewed commitment to democratic ideals.
The party said the day provides an opportunity for reflection on the sacrifices made by pro-democracy activists and patriots whose struggles paved the way for the return to civilian rule.
While acknowledging that Nigeria’s democratic journey has been characterised by unmet expectations and setbacks, Asogwa urged citizens not to succumb to hopelessness.
He said, “While it is true that Nigeria’s democratic journey has been marked by unfulfilled aspirations and missed opportunities, we must not surrender 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.”
Continuing, the party called on governments at all levels to intensify efforts to tackle insecurity, economic hardship, unemployment, hunger, and infrastructure deficits.
“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.
“We urge those at the helm of affairs to do more to address the pressing challenges confronting Nigerians, including insecurity, economic hardship, hunger, unemployment, and the deficit in critical infrastructure.
“The dividends of democracy must be felt by the ordinary citizen whose welfare remains the ultimate justification for government,” Asogwa stated.
