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Opinion: Accountability is the foundation of democracy

An opinion piece emphasizes that accountability is fundamental to democracy, viewing elections as performance reviews rather than popularity contests.

2 Jun, 11:18 — 2 Jun, 11:18
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Premium TimesMostly Factual11d ago

Happy new month, Honourable Accountability, By Jude Dike

…accountability is not an optional accessory to democracy; it is its foundation. Elections are not popularity contests in which the most inspirational greeting-card writer wins another term. They are performance reviews conducted by the public. At exactly 12:01 a.m. on the first day of every month, a miracle occurs. Phones vibrate across the nation. “Happy […] The post Happy new month, Honourable Accountability, By Jude Dike appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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