Rep Kingsley Chinda, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, reflects on 25 years of Nigerian democracy, highlighting its challenges and advocating for progress while warning against autocracy.
Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rep Kingsley Chinda , has emphasised that despite the numerous failures recorded in Nigeria's 25 years of unbroken democracy, it remains the best form of government compared to autocracy, which he described as suicidal.
“For anybody who thinks that democracy is not good, try autocracy. You will see the difference. And so I believe that the worst democratic government is better than the best autocratic government,” he continued. He highlighted that while democracy has brought advantages, the Nigerian government has failed to provide adequate security and welfare for its citizens.
“Today, Nigerians provide for themselves. You provide your security, power, education, and health care because public systems have failed.”Chinda underscored the role of the opposition in addressing these failures and holding the government accountable. He mentioned recent actions taken by opposition members, such as intervening on security issues and opposing unfavourable policies like the Central Bank’s controversial circular.
“The Local Content Act has allowed more Nigerians to become big players in the oil and gas sector. We felt it should also extend into other aspects of our economy,” he said.
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