FCT, Abuja – Former President Goodluck Jonathan has issued a stark warning that Nigeria’s increasing reliance on ethnic politics poses a significant threat to the country’s unity and democracy.
Speaking on Tuesday, June 11, at the 25th Democracy Day Public Lecture, held at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja, Jonathan cautioned that the emphasis on ethnic and religious sentiments in politics could lead to the downfall of the country.
As reported by The Nation, the former president also lamented the level of rancour that follow elections in the country, leading to high volumes of litigations every election season, describing the situation as embarrassing.
He advised the Tinubu administration to ensure that the politics of the next 25 years is transformative and inclusive, saying that there must be a determined effort to dilute politics of region and religion.
In another related piece, TimesNow.com.ng previously reported that Goodluck Jonathan stated that many politicians would avoid court if the judiciary were fair in election disputes.
Jonathan made this remark on Tuesday, June 4, in Asaba, the capital of Delta, during the inauguration of the state’s new high court complex.
“When you feel naturally aggrieved, you have to go to court. So, assuming the elections were properly conducted, and they know they failed the election, but they feel they can use the judiciary to declare them winners.
“If the judiciary doesn’t declare who doesn’t win the election, many 50 percent will not go to court.”
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
