OPINION

 PRESIDENCY'S FAILURE: DEMOCRACY IN MOCKERY


By Julius Nsikak






Democracy, often regarded as the government of the people, for the people, and by the people, is considered the best style of government for Nigeria due to its absolute liberty to express oneself. 


However, when dismembered, democracy explicitly translates to a systematic process of creating vision for others and having the power to sustain and bring it to reality. 


Nigerians have come to a consensus that democracy is the most feasible form of government for Nigeria, as it is the foundation of sustainable development and poverty eradication.


However, the existence of government is imperiled when it fails to adhere to and aptly observe the law fastidiously. Recent trends and crafty cornering between and within the present corridors of power have left democracy with no stamina to further stagger. If not tailored now, the 25 years of uninterrupted democratic rule may be shattered apart.






The presidential domain, with its current set of administrators, seems perplexed, torn in mind, leadership, and irrational in their actions and discharge of duties.


 The state of economic depression and turmoil is regrettable. Since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his vice, Kashim Shettima, assumed office, times have been hard, depressing, and affecting mostly the vulnerable.


Nigeria's economy is experiencing a mix of challenges and opportunities in 2024, with a projected GDP growth of 3.1% driven by sustained policy reforms, recovering oil production, and a proactive policy environment. However, the country faces challenges such as high inflation, limited fiscal space, and vulnerability to external pressures. 


The sudden skyrocketing prices of food, clothing, petroleum products, transportation costs, and other essentials have caused frustration, which may incite great inferno, trauma, and chaos if not addressed swiftly.


Little or no testimonial experience can be recorded since Tinubu's administration. Nigeria is almost a laughing stock, likened to the five unwise virgin ladies in the bible.


 The federal government is drowned in a shallow well of foolish leadership strategy, with no premium paid on the welfare of the masses. Personal gains and greedy nature have swallowed their reason. Very few leaders have a penchant for right execution, equality, and fairness.


Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), including the Center for Human Rights and Accountability Network (CHRAN), Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), Center for Democracy and Development (CDD), Amnesty International Nigeria, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), Enough is Enough Nigeria (EiE), Center for Social Justice (CSJ), Girl's Power Initiative (GPI), and many others, should rekindle their workforce to strengthen governance structures, ensure transparency and accountability in reforms, promote and protect human rights, advocate for apt policy formation and implementation.


To salvage the current economic quagmire, the government should diversify the economy by reducing dependence on oil exports and boosting other pivotal sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, and services. 


Additionally, the government should improve fiscal management, invest in infrastructure by developing vital infrastructure like power, water supply, and transportation to support economic growth and development. 


Furthermore, the government should promote the private sector by encouraging entrepreneurship, address inflation and currency fluctuation, security challenges, regional differences, strengthen institutions, and implement economic reforms.

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