Former Vice President, Dr.
Mahamudu Bawumia, has said that ensuring a strong and thriving democracy on the African continent, goes beyond voting, counting and successfully electing a leader.
Speaking as a keynote speaker at Nigeria's National Conference on Strengthening Democracy in Nigeria this morning, Dr.
Bawumia said there are several other imperatives, which are "often taken for granted," but play critical role in guaranteeing a democratic culture, "resilient enough to deliver governance, economic and social dividends to citizens." "The right of the citizenry to choose leaders in a free and transparent manner is sacrosanct and remains one of the most vital anchors of a true democratic dispensation.
