Tag: #GJFDemocracyDialogue
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African democracy needs resilient institutions beyond elections — GJF
The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) says the survival of democracy in Africa depends not only on elections but also on the resilience of institutions that safeguard democratic values between electoral cycles.
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Obasanjo seeks review of Western democracy in Africa
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Bauchi Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged African countries to develop a democratic model that reflects their history, culture and developmental realities rather than relying solely on the Western liberal system. Obasanjo made the call on Tuesday in Bauchi at the 2026 Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) Democracy Dialogue. It was themed: “Beyond…
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Anyim urges leaders to emulate Jonathan’s democratic example
Former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim, has urged Nigerian political leaders to prioritise national interest and emulate former President Goodluck Jonathan’s commitment to democracy.
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Jonathan urges political parties, judiciary to protect Africa’s democracy
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on political parties and the judiciary across Africa to strengthen democratic institutions and protect the will of the people.
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Ouédraogo, Njai urge transparent elections, internal party democracy in Africa
A former President of ECOWAS Commission, Kadré Ouédraogo and a Gambian parliamentarian, Fatoumatta Njai, have called on African nations and political actors to safeguard democratic governance by practising internal party democracy and ensuring transparent, credible and inclusive electoral system.
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Ex-Supreme Court judge tasks politicians on fostering internal democracy
Retired Supreme Court Justice Amina Augie has tasked politicians on respecting their internal constitutions, foster true internal democracy to avoid dragging the courts into electoral adjudication.
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African democracy needs resilient institutions beyond elections — GJF
The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) says the survival of democracy in Africa depends not only on elections but also on the resilience of institutions that safeguard democratic values between electoral cycles