Vice President Kashim Shettima has declared that democracy is the best form of government despite its imperfection.
Shettima stated this at the national conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria in Abuja on Monday, January 27, 2025.
The conference themed: “Strengthening Nigeria’s democracy: Pathways to good governance and political integrity,” was organised by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development.
He also said the government was committed to fighting corruption, fixing the economy, improving national cohesion and strengthening the independence of the judiciary.
He said, “We will listen and adjust where necessary, and we will account for our stewardship in all matters our challenging democratic systems demand. I am convinced that Nigeria shall rise again, answer to its full potential and lead the way to a future that has learnt lessons from a difficult past into a world in which our country will be a key player, and our young will be active champions of a democratic system because it speaks to them.
“It has been said many times that democracy is an imperfect system, yet superior to all others. We will continue to seek to provide evidence of the values of the democratic systems by, among others, fixing major weaknesses of our economy, securing our communities, fighting corruption, supporting free and fair elections, strengthening the independence of the judiciary and improving national cohesion.”
