The ADC Kebbi Chapter warns that Nigeria’s June 12 legacy is being compromised by political greed, demanding urgent accountability and systemic justice to rescue a failing system.
The Kebbi State Chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a fierce warning to the political class, stating that the historic June 12, 1993 presidential election must serve as a reminder for justice and accountability rather than an avenue for personal enrichment.
In an official press statement released in Birnin Kebbi on Friday, the party’s Deputy Publicity Secretary, Abubakar Atiku-Musa, emphasized that the anniversary represents the core of the struggle of the Nigerian people for free, fair, and credible elections.
He noted that the true spirit of democracy extends far beyond the routine cycle of voting, requiring deep structural integrity, national security, the protection of fundamental human rights, and a tangible advancement in the socioeconomic welfare of the populace.
Despite the symbolic milestones of Democracy Day, the party painted a grim picture of contemporary governance, highlighting that ordinary citizens remain trapped under the weight of escalating insecurity, severe economic hardship, and a rapidly declining standard of living. This widening gulf between empty political promises and reality has severely eroded public confidence in vital state institutions.
The ADC insists that the foundational ideals of June 12 can only be realized when democratic institutions are purposefully strengthened, equal justice is guaranteed for all social strata, and public policies are driven strictly by the aspirations of the masses rather than the insatiable appetites of a privileged political elite.
The opposition party further lamented that the current political landscape reflects a systematic neglect of the welfare of everyday Nigerians, a reality that continually deepens public frustration and alienates the electorate from governance.
Decades of political transition have exposed a toxic trend where politicians view public service as a high-yield financial investment, expecting massive personal profits upon securing public office.
This pervasive corruption and complete lack of transparency in state affairs remain the primary anchors dragging down Nigeria’s national progress and development.
Compounding these institutional failures is the federal government’s aggressive reliance on external borrowing, a fiscal strategy that the ADC observes has failed to yield visible development, leaving citizens to question where the funds are being diverted.
Critical gaps in budget implementation, widespread favoritism in federal appointments, and a fragile security apparatus have left many questioning the competence and intent of current leadership.
To rescue Nigeria’s democracy from total collapse, the party maintains that leaders must commit to absolute honesty, manage public debt transparently, preserve the independence of the judiciary, and permanently halt the weaponization of security agencies against political opponents.
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