*Reiterates N’Assembly’s commitment to strengthening democratic practice in Nigeria
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu has said that Nigeria’s democratic institutions are growing stronger despite economic pressures, security concerns and political contests that have tested the nation over the past 27 years.
Delivering his message during the 27th Democracy Day Inter-Denominational Church Service on Saturday in Abuja, Kalu said that democracy has gained root in Nigeria.
He added that the country remains one of Africa’s largest and most influential democracies, with electoral processes evolving and citizens increasingly shaping governance.
The Deputy Speaker however stressed that democracy must be judged by its capacity to “improve lives, expand opportunities, protect freedoms, and strengthen national cohesion.”
