NIGERIA’S DEMOCRACY, STABILISING FORCE IN WEST AFRICA SAYS MINISTER

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, on Thursday described the country’s democratic system as a source of stability in West Africa, positioning it as a model for the region amid rising political upheavals.
In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Alkasim Abdulkadir, to mark Democracy Day, Tuggar said Nigeria continues to uphold democratic principles through regular elections, peaceful transitions of power, and adherence to constitutional order, despite widespread democratic setbacks across the subregion.
He noted that the country’s commitment to electoral accountability, civic participation, and the rule of law has helped preserve internal stability and projected Nigeria as a reliable democratic partner.