The Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has described insecurity as a major threat to the sustenance of democracy in the country..
The governor called on collective efforts to sustain the ongoing democratic government in Nigeria.
He stated this at the commemoration of the 33rd anniversary of the June 12 Presidential Election , held in Akure, the state capital .
The anniversary was themed, ‘June 12 And beyond: reflecting on the progress of democracy and security concerns.’
Aiyedatiwa noted that democracy could only be sustained by the collective commitment of the citizens to uphold its values and principles in everyday governance and civic engagement but in an atmospheleaders alike embracere of insecurity, civic participation in governance would not be encouraged.
He said, “We must always remind ourselves that democracy is not a destination but a continuous journey. True democracy is measured not only by elections but by good governance. It
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