Former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, has warned that Nigeria’s democracy could be endangered if key institutions, particularly the legislature, are weakened.
Saraki stressed that a strong and independent parliament remains critical to democratic stability, good governance and national development.
He made the assertion on Friday while delivering a keynote address at The Platform’s June Forum in Lagos, held to commemorate the 2026 Democracy Day celebration.
Speaking on the theme, “How Legislature Brings About Democratic Stability by Strengthening Governance and National Development,” the former senate president described the National Assembly as the “load-bearing wall” of Nigeria’s democracy.
According to him, democracy in Nigeria was not handed to citizens but was won through sacrifice and must be continuously protected through strong institutions.
“Democracy in Nigeria was never handed to us. It was fought for. And what is fought for must be cherished, protected and built upon or it slips away,” Saraki
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