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Democracy Is Dying In Nigeria – Peter Obi


Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has lamented that Nigeria is not practising true democracy, and the citizens are not getting the expected benefits from the government.

According to him, Nigeria’s democracy lacks accountability and does not prioritize service to the people.

The former Anambra State Governor added that democracy is dying in Nigeria and has become merely a process for the political elite to gain power and access public resources for personal and family gain.

Speaking in a statement released via his 𝕏 account on Wednesday after participating in an international Conference in Accra, Ghana, organised by the 2025 Goodluck Jonathan Foundation Annual Democracy Dialogue, Peter obi said, despite the situation, a new Nigeria is still possible.

The former presidential candidate urged Nigerians to vote only for credible individuals.

He wrote, “Today, 17th September, I participated in an international Conference in Accra, Ghana, organised by the 2025 Goodluck Jonathan Foundation Annual Democracy Dialogue with the theme “What Makes Democracy Die?”

“Democracy is fundamentally about accountability, prioritising service to the people, ensuring security, providing education and healthcare, and lifting people out of poverty.

“Democracy dies when it ceases to be accountable to the people and when it no longer prioritises their needs.

“Nigeria is a typical example of where democracy is dying because it no longer serves the needs of the people and is no longer accountable to them.

“In Nigeria, democracy has become a process of elite state capture, granting access to public resources for personal and family interests.

“To reverse this situation, Nigerians must take democracy and elections seriously by ensuring that only people with competence, capacity, character, compassion, and commitment to service are elected.

“A new Nigeria is possible.”


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