Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has advised activists who are in politics to lead by example and be accountable to the people on whose mandate they are in office.
The Governor also argued that “the welfare and security of the people must be our top priority. We must avoid actions that will make the people to lose faith in democracy’’.
Governor Sani gave this advice at the public presentation and formal book launch written by Hon. Abdul Oroh, titled: “Demonstration of Craze: Struggles And Transition To Democracy.’’
The Governor, who was represented by his Principal Private Secretary, Professor Bello Ayuba, said that activists ‘’have a collective responsibility to defend this democracy.’’
“Anyone who experienced military rule will not toy with democracy. Despite its imperfections, constitutional democracy remains the best system of government. Its key principles like participation of citizens, rule of law, equality, transparency, accountability, human rights, political tolerance, multi-party system, and free and elections are critical to the building and sustenance of a diverse and complex nation like Nigeria”, he added.
Governor Sani however, urged pro-democracy activists, and indeed civil rights activists to continue to constructively engage governments at both federal and state levels.
‘’Activate your governance observatories. Keep us on our toes. We are servants of the people. Together, let us grow and sustain this democracy”, he counseled.
