Opinion Gen Abdusalami: An Icon In Sustenance Of Nigeria’s Democracy
When he told Nigerians and the global community that he would return the country to a democratic system, people didn’t believe he could sacrifice his official power and comfort to enable the citizens participate in governance and decide who governs them. Being an honest and passionate leader, he fulfilled his pledge and today the country enjoys global recognition as the biggest democratic nation in Africa and one of the biggest democracies in the world.
The former Head of State not only ensured a trajectory for a return to civilian rule, he made sure that the process was smooth and the politicians adhered to the rule. It is a glowing tribute to him that several years after leaving office, he has continued to play the role of a cheer-leader for the nation’s democracy despite enormous odds and the tenacity of the political class not to play by the rules.
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