President BOLA TINUBU has promised to preserve and strengthen democratic institutions and to deliver more dividends of democracy to Nigerians.

President TINUBU made this statement during his National Democracy Day speech today.

He said Nigeria has established a tradition of holding “transparent, open, and fair elections,” which gives credence to the country’s democratic bearing and pointed to “peaceful transitions of power” as evidence of the nation’s democratic maturity.

The President warned that there are individuals who seek to exploit the current challenges facing the nation to undermine and potentially destroy the democracy that has been hard-won, noting that these individuals are motivated not by a desire to improve the situation but by a desire for power and control.

He also paid homage to the sacrifices made by those who fought for Nigeria’s democracy and noted his personal involvement in the struggle.

President TINUBU added that, while the challenges are numerous, he pledged to do whatever it takes to cement democracy as the country’s way of life, stating that he is grateful to lead Nigeria at this moment in her history and point in her democratic journey.