Saraki calls for strong legislature to safeguard Nigeria’s democracy

Former Senate President Abubakar Bukola Saraki has said that a strong and independent legislature is pivotal to democratic stability, good governance, and national development. He warned that weakening lawmaking arm would threaten Nigeria’s democracy.
Saraki made the assertion yesterday while delivering a keynote address at The Platform’s June Forum with theme, “Governance, Democracy, National Security” held at the Lagos Marriott Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, to commemorate Democracy Day.
Speaking on the topic, “How Legislature Brings About Democratic Stability by Strengthening Governance and National Development,” the former Senate President Saraki said Nigeria’s democracy was hard-won a...