Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has come out to tell “what makes democracy die?”
In his remark, Obi emphasized on “accountability”, saying, “democracy dies when it ceases to be accountable to the people”.
He made the statement during his participation in an international Conference in Accra, Ghana, organised by the 2025 Goodluck Jonathan Foundation Annual Democracy Dialogue with the theme “What Makes Democracy Die?” on Wednesday 17 September, 2025.
At the event, Obi used Ngeria as a “typical example”; he said, democracy in the country is “dying because it no longer serves the needs of the people”.
He said, to fix the “situation” of democracy in the country, Nigerians must be serious with democracy and elections by making sure “only people with competence, committed to service” are elected.
Taking to X, Obi wrote: “What Makes Democracy Die: Lessons from Nigeria
“Democracy is fundamentally about accountability, prioritising service to the people, ensuring security, providing education and healthcare, and lifting people out of poverty.
“Democracy dies when it ceases to be accountable to the people and when it no longer prioritises their needs.
“Nigeria is a typical example of where democracy is dying because it no longer serves the needs of the people and is no longer accountable to them.
“In Nigeria, democracy has become a process of elite state capture, granting access to public resources for personal and family interests.
“To reverse this situation, Nigerians must take democracy and elections seriously by ensuring that only people with competence, capacity, character, compassion, and commitment to service are elected.
“A new Nigeria is possible.”
