DEMOCRACY: OUR PATH TO GREATNESS
Democracy is defined as “rule by the people”; Government of the people, by the people and for the people. After prolonged military rule in Nigeria and the subsequent return to democratic rule in 1999, the Nigerian people hoped for a life much better than during the military rule. Fortunately, for democratic rule in Nigeria , political activities on the international scene have favoured and are still favouring the politicians not the voters. Democratic governments and legitimate systems all over the world lay much emphasis on providing welfare and basic necessities that will make life easier as well as preparing its citizens for the challenge of nation building. Some countries, though not endowed with natural resources, have used their initiatives to guarantee that lives of their citizens are at least comfortable and satisfactory, But with democratic rule in Nigeria from 1999 to date, will the Nigerian people testify to any meaningful policy that has brought about any positive...