The President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, has called on African leaders to strengthen democratic institutions, uphold constitutional governance and protect judicial independence as critical steps towards safeguarding democracy across the continent.
Dongban-Mensem made the call on Tuesday while delivering her address at the 2026 Goodluck Jonathan Foundation Democracy Dialogue, held at the International Conference Centre in Bauchi.
The event, hosted by former President Goodluck Jonathan and Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, was themed, “Beyond Elections: Can Political Parties and the Judiciary Save African Democracy?”
Represented by Justice Mistura Bolaji, the President of the Court of Appeal described the dialogue as timely, citing the political, technological and socio-economic challenges confronting many African nations.
She said the future of democracy in Africa would depend largely on the strength and resilience of its institutions.
“The strength of democratic governance is at all times anchored in strong and robust institutions, dedicated
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