Buhari Hails Nigeria's Democracy, Says, It's Maturing

President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded Nigeria’s democracy stating that it was maturing, citing peaceful conduct of the 2019 general elections and settlement of election disputes at the tribunal as major reasons.
Buhari made the declaration on Monday in Abuja during the 25th Nigeria Economic Summit (NES) with the theme: ‘‘Nigeria 2050: Shifting Gears.’’
Buhari said “the elections have come and gone. Our country, once again, has shown the world that we can choose our leaders in a peaceful and orderly manner. Apart from a few pockets of unrest, majority of voters exercised their civic rights without hindrance.
‘‘Furthermore, we also saw an increase in the number of aggrieved candidates, and supporters, who took their concerns and grievances to the courts as opposed to the streets. This is how it should be.
‘‘Ladies and Gentlemen, what this clearly shows is that our democracy is maturing,’’ he said.
The President also noted that poverty reduction and inclusivity was at the heart of the All Progressives Congress (APC) economic policies in the last four years.
“During the elections, almost all candidates proposed their vision for the economy and for the country.
“Our party, the All Progressive Congress, put before the country policies that focus on delivering prosperity to all Nigerians through enhancing security; eliminating corrupt practices in public service; supporting sectors that will create jobs; and promoting socially-focused interventions to support the poorest and most vulnerable among us.
“These areas are all interconnected and are equally important in creating a prosperous society for all,’’ Buhari said.