Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that Nigeria’s democracy is being stifled by reckless political behaviour. He recently warned that politics should never be reduced to a playground for unruly conduct.
Speaking at the 10th anniversary dinner of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, an event that also doubled as a celebration of his 68th birthday, he revealed that leadership must always be anchored on responsibility and restraint.
According to him, he cannot overemphasize that democratic stability can only be sustained by a genuine sense of accountability from all political actors.
He stated that the increasing cases of hostile political behaviour will keep weakening democratic resilience across Africa.
“Politics is not for rascals. It is for people who want to build, not destroy,” he said.
He further lamented the recent spate of violent attacks and abductions across the country, urging leaders at every level to take their responsibility to citizens more seriously.
He concluded by begging Nigerian leaders to guarantee the protection of lives while protecting the nation’s democratic order.
