Bishop of Sokoto about the lack of real democracy in Nigeria
'The Platform' is an annual conference organised by Covenant Christian Centre in Lagos. This year, it was organised on the 1st of October, to remember the 60th anniversary of Nigeria's independence. On this occasion, His Exc. Mgr. Matthew Hassan Kukah, Bishop of Sokoto, held a speech in which he talked about the lack of real democracy and the involvement of all social classes in politics.
“Beyond just going through the process of cycles of an election, we have a very serious problem with recruitment methods”, cites Fides.org from the speech of Mgr. Kukah. “Reflecting federal character should be like viewing ourselves in the mirror and celebrating our diversity because the table is big enough to occupy everyone”.
“But when you don’t have that and you put all your apples in one basket, naturally you cannot make headway, because you’re violating the constitution and thinking that we are in a democracy”.
“We need to very quickly reset the template if we are to take our place after 60 years of independence. If we are unable to provide our people with water, food, light and security, then it is a tough call. I am not a happy Nigerian, but I remain a hopeful Nigerian”, concludes Mgr. Kukah. Before the Bishop of Sokoto, other Prelates had criticised the management of the Country, and the dangers it is heading towards.
Source: Fides.org
