Goodluck Jonathan Cautions African Leaders

Posted by Nwa Diokpa African News, Featured, Latest Headlines Wednesday, September 15th, 2021

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) has enjoined African leaders to safeguard democracies.

Ann Iyonu, Director of the organization founded by the ex-President, disclosed this in a statement on the 2021 International Day of Democracy.

African Examiner writes that The day is observed in countries across the world every September 15.

GJF tasked governments to deliver good governance, prioritise credible elections and ensure the rights of all citizens.

The body frowned at the disregard for democratic values such as separation of powers and tenure limits.

Iyonu cautioned that such tendencies would negatively disturb the continent and the people.

It stated that civil leadership should bring about peace, equality, justice, inclusion and sustainable development

“In many African countries, the essential values of democracy such as the rule of law, separation of powers and constitutional term limits are no longer adhered to.

“This situation poses a threat to the survival of democracy in Africa, as the promises of peace, justice and human freedoms are daily betrayed,’’ she noted.