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From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for the entrenchment of a culture of integrity across both the corporate and civil spaces to address problems associated with governance, democracy and development in the country
Jonathan stated this,in Abuja yesterday, while declaring open the Haske Satumari Foundation annual colloquium with the theme, “Electoral And Judicial Reforms: The Imperatives on Nigeria’s Democracy, Governance, Leadership and its selection processes.”
Represented by the Vice President during his tenure, Arch Namadi Sambo,he said if Nigeria must change transform,there is need for sincere and honest deliberation on how to move the country forward.
He added that he is optimistic that the outcome of the colloquium will help in the development of Nigeria.
On his part the Mayor of Entebbe in Uganda, Facrice Rulinda, said it is time for Africans to link its democracy to their culture.
“In Africa, we talk about one man, one vote. Civic education is lacking. The people must know that their vote is their voice, so they should not sell it,” Rulinda said, adding that only action will lead to African integration.
The Convener of the colloquium who is also the founder of the Haske Satumari Foundation, Kudla Satumari, said the conversation will help in shaping political discussion in Nigeria as the country prepares to amend the constitution and the electoral act.
“Some of the discussions will be valid in the electoral amendment process. The keynote speakers made valid points. We must ensure that all pre elections causes are settled before the election. We must ensure that all cases are concluded before swearing in.
“Also, we must ensure that the Justice Uwais panel report is implemented. All election cases should be concluded before the swearing in. Judges should not determine the true winner of an election,” Kudla added.
