December 17, (THEWILL) – A former deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olabode George has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the 2021 Electoral Act Amendment Bill currently placed on his table by the National Assembly.
George, who was speaking with journalists in Lagos, said the direct primary bill which was passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate will deepen Nigeria’s democracy.
“Direct Primary will not only deepen our democratic process, it will basically remove power from the back-room leaders and hand true power to the people. It is a great opportunity for President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure a great place for himself in the pantheon of our democratic heroes. He should sign this bill and the electronic transfer of result bill.
”INEC has already assured Nigerians that they are willing and capable to adopt these innovations. Mr. President must never lose this opportunity to reclaim the moral high ground in the history of our nation.
“Democracy is about the People’s will, the People’s voice, the collective participation in the guidance of the state. It is never about a privileged few determining the fate of the nation in some secret conclave. No. It is always about open, equitable involvement in governance,” George said.
George further said that “this nation will be on the right path of redemption and genuine harmony when power truly resides in the people. That is now our national challenge to a better, more peaceful and progressive nation. It is our road to liberation from the scourge of bandits, the rampage of terrorists, the savagery of sundry criminals and the recklessness of bullion van pseudo democrats.
“This may be our last opportunity to rebuild a genuine, fair and just nation that generations yet unborn will be proud of. Let Mr President begin that process now. Let him lead this cause. History will be kind to him if he stands with the people. May the good Lord bless our nation and set us on the right path. And may the new year brighten our national horizon with more prosperity and peace.”
AYO ESAN, has been actively reporting and analyzing political events for different newspapers for over 18 years. He has also successfully covered national and state elections in Nigeria since the inception of this democracy in 1999.
