One time President, Goodluck Jonathan has disclosed that the achievement of peace is paramount towards resolving the challenges in the sub-region. RipplesNigeria report.

According to RipplesNigeria, Jonathan stated this yesterday at the strategy meeting of the West African Elders Forum(WAEF), aimed at shoring up democracy and peace in the West African sub-region.

“The fate of the West Africa democracy is been put to question by unconstitutional change of government as recently witnessed in Mali, Guinea, and Burkina Faso,” Jonathan said.

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“Leaders must interrogate some fundamental issues such as recurring military intervention, democracy, and good governance, peace and security, economic development as well as human trafficking in the sub-region”. Information Guide Nigeria

“Democracy as a communal asset requires a collective action and consensus-building by all stakeholders to safeguard it”.

“These sad developments which have occasioned a gradual erosion of our civic space and value system is what has necessitated this meeting today.

“Our gathering today, therefore, seeks to articulate possible solutions and strategies that will help consolidate our democracy.

“This is with a view to actively engaging with governments and key stakeholders to stem the tide of democratic backsliding and the breakdown of law and order in our nations.

“I am worried that some members of the sub-region are beginning to opt for military intervention because of what they consider as the weaknesses and flaws of democratically-elected leaders”. jamb results

“As respected leaders, I am aware that many of you here wield great influence in our sub-region and continent.

“Together, we can leverage our experiences and the power of diplomacy to resolve the crisis in ECOWAS today.”

He, however, appealed to all leaders across the nations to make democracy work for the interest of all citizens.

“This is why we need to continually advocate for the strengthening of our democratic institutions. Strong institutions are the pillars for the sustenance of our democracy and the development of our nations.

“As stakeholders, we must, therefore, help in this regard and fashion out the best approach towards the strengthening of political systems.

“As I conclude, let me re-emphasise the point that is often made that for democracy to endure, it must yield basic public goods to its citizens. These include economic development, good social services, freedom, justice, peace and security.

“This underscores the place of good governance in our discourse of democracy. Democracy losses its meaning if it does not guarantee the economic status and social security of the citizens.

“Today, we must interrogate some fundamental issues such as recurring military intervention, democracy, and good governance, peace and security, economic development as well as human trafficking in our sub-region.”