Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, during an event on Friday, expressed his belief that a democratic system which does not ensure security and peace should be discarded.
While being hosted by the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, at the inauguration of new internal roads in Iseyin, he characterized a democracy that relies on high unemployment as unsuccessful.
“Democracy that nurtures a lack of peace and security must be thrown overboard. Democracy must involve peace, security, stability, prosperity, wealth creation, employment and the wholesomeness of the society,” said Obasanjo.
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According to the ex-president, democracy is nothing without work.
“Democracy that nurtures poverty is abortion. Democracy that nurtures unemployment is a failure,” he added.
“That’s when democracy would continue to survive and people will feel that yes, democracy is a worthwhile system of government that must be embraced.”
Obasanjo also stated that he was particularly delighted that the governor chose him to be part of the success that he is achieving in Oyo State.
