Senator Smart Adeyemi representing Kogi West Senatorial District on Wednesday argued that the system of democracy being practiced in Nigeria currently has been criminalized. He stated this while making contributions to “a bill for an Act to establish the National Electoral Offences Commission and for Other Related Matters.” Adeyemi gave instances how hooligans emerge as leaders, noting that the situation has painted Nigeria’s democracy in a bad light to the extent that people look at all politicians as criminals. He said: “Mr. President, when people of the questionable character become leaders, then what is the future of that country. In fact, I am compelled to say, the military era is better than Nigeria’s democracy currently. “When you talk about maladministration and misappropriation of public funds, it emanates from people who have criminal records, people who have no background were elected or forced themselves into power. “Mr. President, this is one of the best b...
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