Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that an effective democratic system must be able to promote peace, security and prosperity.
The former President said this on Friday at the opening of internal roads in Iseyin, Oyo State.
He said that a democratic system that fosters a lack of security and peace must be abandoned.
“Democracy that nurtures a lack of peace and security must be thrown overboard.
“Democracy dividends must involve peace, security, stability, prosperity, wealth creation, employment and the wholesomeness of the society.
“Democracy that nurtures poverty is abortion. Democracy that nurtures unemployment is a failure.
“That’s when democracy will continue to survive and people will feel that yes, democracy is a worthwhile system of government that must be embraced,” the former President said.
Obasanjo also stated that he was particularly delighted that Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde chose him to be part of the success that he is achieving in the state.
