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Former DG of Governors’ Forum Calls on INEC and Judiciary to Safeguard Nigeria’s Democracy
As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, the former Director General of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Judiciary to rise to their constitutional responsibilities in safeguarding the nation’s democracy.
He stressed that democracy can only thrive when institutions are strong, impartial, and committed to the rule of law. According to him, INEC must not only abide by its own rules but also ensure that political parties are given the respect and fair treatment they deserve, without bias or manipulation.
“Don’t destroy our democracy, Judiciary must respect the decision of the political parties according to their law. Allow political parties to thrive and to implement their constitution. Since the Supreme Court has ruled that internal party matters are not subject to judicial interference and courts should not interfere in internal party affairs.” he warned.
He further appealed to the judiciary to remain the last hope of the common man by upholding justice, fairness, and transparency in all electoral matters, especially as the nation moves closer to a critical political transition. And they should not compromise the ethics of their profession, no matter how many pressures or influences come their way.
“The survival of our democracy depends on the strength of our institutions. INEC must ensure credible elections and the judiciary must be bold enough to defend the will of the people. This is not the time to compromise, it is the time to stand firm in the interest of Nigeria,” he stated.
He urged all stakeholders, including political parties, civil society organizations, security agencies, and the media, to play their roles responsibly in order to guarantee a free, fair, and transparent electoral process in 2027.
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CLTC DG Reaffirms FG’s Dedication to Nurturing Innovative, Productive Nigerian Youth
By Joel Ajayi
The Director-General of the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC), Ms. Rinsola Abiola, has reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to raising young Nigerians who are productive, innovative, and imbued with patriotism, service, and integrity.
She gave the assurance on Monday in Abuja in her goodwill message at the ongoing two-day Retreat on Presidential Priorities and Deliverables — 2025 Mid-Term Review, where she also commended the Ministry of Youth Development, led by Hon. Ayodele Olawande, for championing youth-focused initiatives under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
According to Abiola, the retreat provides a unique opportunity to review and realign efforts to ensure that government policies and programmes translate into measurable impact in the lives of Nigerian youths.
“This retreat is both timely and strategic. It provides a platform to collectively review, align, and sharpen our focus on the priorities of Mr. President. More importantly, it allows us to deepen collaboration within the youth development sector to ensure that government policies deliver real change to our young people,” she said.
Highlighting the Centre’s achievements, Abiola disclosed that over 6,000 youths have been trained in value orientation and re-orientation in the just-concluded half-year period. She emphasized that the CLTC, with its long history of building citizenship values, leadership capacity, discipline, and volunteerism, remains steadfast in supporting the Ministry’s mandate and national priorities.
“We see ourselves as partners in this great task of nation-building. Our goal is to raise young Nigerians who are not only productive and innovative but also committed to the spirit of service, patriotism, and integrity,” she added.
Abiola urged stakeholders and participants at the retreat to bring forward actionable strategies that would strengthen coordination, eliminate bottlenecks, and accelerate delivery on presidential mandates.
She concluded by reaffirming CLTC’s readiness to collaborate with the Ministry and other agencies to advance youth development across Nigeria.
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