A non-governmental organization, Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI), has urged Nigerians to remember sacrifices made to achieve this crucial milestone.
BBYDI is a prominent youth-led organization advocating for good governance.
Abideen Olasupo, Global Director of BBYDI, in a statement on Monday, said the struggle of Nigerians to liberate ourselves the clutches of military dictatorship and restore power to the people was tragically undermined by the annulment of the election that should have resulted in Chief M.K.O Abiola becoming President of Nigeria.
“Ensuring the integrity of our elections is the first step toward establishing a solid foundation for Nigeria’s democracy. Substantial progress has been made in recent electoral cycles, particularly through integrating technology to enhance transparency and credibility. However, as demonstrated by the last election, INEC’s inadequate management and deployment of its resources continue to deprive us of internationally accepted elections.”
“Democracy has been a rollercoaster ride for Nigerians. Despite their unwavering commitment, it has yet to deliver the desired results. The past 24 years have been plagued by bad governance, corruption, poverty, and unemployment” he said.
Olasupo recalled Tinubu Democracy Day speech, “The democracy that will yield the right dividends to the people, who are the shareholders, means more than just the freedom of choice and the right to elect officials. It signifies social and economic justice for our people.
“On May 29th, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was sworn in as the 5th elected president since the fourth republic commenced”.
“His words reflect the aspirations of Nigerians, and we can only demand that his administration fulfil its promises to the people” He concluded.
