The presidential candidate of the Action Alliance in the 2027 general election, Adekunle Omo-Aje, has urged governments at all levels and security agencies to intensify efforts to end banditry, kidnapping and terrorism across the country, and secure the release of Nigerians being held captive by criminal groups.
Omo-Aje made the call in a Democracy Day message on Friday, saying that the dividends of democracy would remain incomplete unless citizens could live and conduct their daily activities in safety.
The presidential candidate noted that while Nigeria was celebrating 26 years of uninterrupted democratic rule, many communities, particularly in the North-West and North-Central regions, continued to grapple with insecurity, economic hardship and inadequate infrastructure.
According to him, democracy should translate into tangible improvements in the lives of ordinary citizens rather than being limited to periodic elections and political appointments.
“Democracy is not just about elections and political offices. It is about the welfare of the people. Nigerians at all levels must feel the impact,” he said.
