President Bola Tinubu, says unnecessary illegal orders used to truncate or abridge democracy will no longer be tolerated.
Tinubu stated this in his nationwide broadcast on Monday to commemorate June 12.
He said that the recent harmonization of the retirement age for judicial officers was meant to strengthen the rule of law, which is a critical pillar of democracy.
The President declared that the reform in the judiciary has just started.
His words: “It is about rule of law and vibrant judiciary that can be trusted to deliver justice and strengthen institutions. It has become imperative to state here that the unnecessary illegal orders used to truncate or abridge democracy will no longer be tolerated.”
The president noted that democracy that will yield the right dividends to the people who are the shareholders means more than just freedom of choice and right to get people into elective offices, It means social and economic justice for the people.
Tinubu said to the winner of June 12, democracy offers the best chance to fight and eliminate poverty, when he christened his campaign manifesto, ‘Farewell to Poverty’ because he was convinced that there is nothing divine about poverty.
He added: “It is for this reason that, in my inauguration address on May 29, I gave effect to the decision taken by my predecessor-in-office to remove the fuel subsidy albatross and free up for collective use the much-needed resources, which had hitherto being pocketed by a few rich.
“I admit that the decision will impose extra burden on the masses of our people. I feel your pain. This is one decision we must bear to save our country from going under and take our resources away from the stranglehold of a few unpatriotic elements.”
Painfully, I have asked you, my compatriots, to sacrifice a little more for the survival of our country. For your trust and belief in us, I assure you that your sacrifice shall not be in vain.
“The government I lead will repay you through massive investment in transportation infrastructure, education, regular power supply, healthcare and other public utilities that will improve the quality of lives.”