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Good Governance: How Sure Is Nigeria’s Democratic Practices -By: Muhammed Bello Umar
The lack of political will to implement reforms is also a challenge facing Nigeria’s democratic governance. Although the government has introduced various reforms aimed at strengthening democratic governance, many of these reforms have not been fully implemented.
Nigeria as a democratic country, and the country committed to upholding democratic values and principles. But, the question of how sure Nigerians are of democratic practices is open to debate. There are several challenges facing Nigeria’s democratic governance.
One of the significant challenges facing Nigeria’s democratic governance is corruption. Corruption undermines democratic practices and weakens public trust in the democratic process. Corruption in Nigeria is a significant issue, with corruption being prevalent in several sectors, including politics, law enforcement, and the judiciary.
Another challenge facing Nigeria’s democratic governance is insecurity. The country has been grappling with various security challenges, including terrorism, clashes between farmers and herders, kidnapping, and banditry. These security challenges have affected the country’s democratic governance, with many citizens feeling unsafe and unable to participate fully in the democratic process.
The lack of political will to implement reforms is also a challenge facing Nigeria’s democratic governance. Although the government has introduced various reforms aimed at strengthening democratic governance, many of these reforms have not been fully implemented.
Furthermore, the country’s electoral process has been marred by irregularities, including vote rigging, voter intimidation, and violence. These irregularities have affected the credibility of the electoral process and weakened public trust in the democratic process.
While Nigeria as a democratic country, there are several challenges facing its democratic governance. Addressing these challenges requires a sustained effort by government and civil society to strengthen democratic practices and uphold the rule of law.
Muhammed Bello Umar
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