Democracy must thrive, even as oppositions are undermining its values – Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assured Nigerians that democracy is here to stay in the nation irrespective of its current problems.

While addressing the nation yesterday in Abuja at the State House, the President did not spare the opposition politicians who have been working to destabilize the democratic process, describing them as people who sabotage the democratic process but claim to be champions of democracy in public.

The president stated this when receiving the delegation from Enugu State, headed by Governor Peter Mbah.

Tinubu said: “We will do everything to ensure that the Nigerian dream is realised. The hope you enunciated in your remarks is not a pipe dream. It’s real and achievable, and we’ll achieve it together.

“Democracy will survive despite all intimidation. Ignore the naysayers. Stay focused. When you succeed, and they are angry, let them be.

“I do not lose sleep over criticism because we are committed to building a nation of bright hope for our children.

“These are leaders who had privatised electricity, which is not working. They gave us darkness, and we are trying to get through it.

“But they don’t even believe in the democracy that they preach all about. Don’t pay attention to them because I don’t.

“We stay on our lanes. We stay focused. We build our life on people, the welfare, the prosperity, and the promise of today and tomorrow.”

He also praised Nigeria’s economic potential as a leading force on the continent.

“When you look at the indices around African growth and economic opportunity today, Nigeria is still leading. And it is with the contributions of people like you that is making it so.”

On national progress, Tinubu said: “It’s not a one-man occasion. It’s a collective effort at the national, sub-national, and local government. Please do more for the local government,” he said.

Tinubu praised the governor for his efforts towards security as well as improved healthcare, education, and infrastructure within the state.

Moreover, he thanked the delegates for their support, pointing out that the success stories and infrastructural developments witnessed in different states confirm the achievements of his government’s economic policies.