The Initiative for Research, Innovation, and Advocacy in Development (IRIAD) and The Electoral Hub has urged the legislators to foster openness and inclusivity in legislative processes, ensuring that public policies reflect the expecations, aspirations and desires of citizens.
Director, IRIAD-The Electoral Hub,Princess Hamman-Obels in a press statement issued in Abuja to commemorate Democracy Day said it provides us with the opportunity to shape our nation’s future through peaceful participation, dialogue, and debate.
She further said it reminds us that every individual’s opinion matters and that we can work together to build a more inclusive and prosperous society.
According to her, Democracy Day is a significant occasion that reminds us of the invaluable gift of freedom and the power of collective decision-making and it also represents the essence of our society, where the voices of the people are heard, and their rights are upheld.
“As we celebrate this year’s democracy day, IRIAD-The Electoral Hub urge political leaders to ensure credible, accountable, and transparent democratic governance that embraces active citizen participation.
“As we celebrate Democracy Day, let us also reaffirm our commitment to upholding the democratic principles that guide us. Let us engage in constructive dialogue, respect differing viewpoints, and work towards finding common ground for the betterment of our society.
“We reiterate the importance of upholding rule of law, promoting accountable and transparent government, ensuring fair and impartial judiciary, guranteeing inclusive and equitable representation, allocating more funds social infrastructure and facilities such as for education (primary, secondary and tertiary), and health and safeguarding and protection of rights of citizens particularly marginalized groups such as women, children, youths, and PWD,”she said.
