The governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has disclosed that the only way democracy can survive in Africa is for leaders to allow credible polls.
Political instability has lingered in some parts of Africa, especially in the Sub-Saharan region, as some countries have witnessed coups in the last decade.
Adeleke suggested that leaders must allow the people's will to reign supreme during elections, as that is the only way democracy can survive on the continent.
During a three-day executive retreat organised by the African office of the United Nations Development Programme in Kigali, the ‘dancing governor’ emphasised that leaders must serve the people's interest.
He said via
Independent:
“I am glad to be here. Permit me to call on leaders in and out of here that we must allow democracy to work. We are products of the democratic process. So we should allow free and fair elections,” the statement quoted the governor as saying.
“Our people put us here. So we must serve their interest. If we fail to serve their interest, we must accept when we are voted out. Once we are elected, we must be on our toes and make a difference. That is how democracy can thrive.”
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Meanwhile, the Economic Community of West African States Commission (ECOWAS Commission) has once again threatened that it would resort to force if all measures to return ousted Niger president Mohamed Bazoum to power.
Omar Touray, the president of the Commission, reiterated ECOWAS’ position in the crises and expressed worry that the military is returning to power on the continent.
He further stated that the regional block is worried about the welfare of the people of the country and that efforts are underway to ensure political stability in Niger.
Recall that on July 27,
the military junta sacked the democratically elected Mohamed Bazoum amid claims of alleged poverty and impoverishment of the masses.
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