October 1, 2021

Former Chairperson of the Democratic Party in the United States, Donna Brazile, is confident that democracy in Nigeria will be strengthened in the 21st century.

She stated this on Friday while speaking on ‘The Power of Grassroots Mobilisation’ at The Platform’s Independence Anniversary event.

The U.S. democrat based her conviction on the happenings in the U.S., especially as they relate to the last presidential election.

“I am here to tell you that just as I am certain that the United States will emerge from the struggle with our democracy, I am equally certain that Nigeria will emerge, in this century, as a model democratic country not just for Africa but for the entire world,” she said.

Brazile revealed that despite its status as the world’s oldest and longest-lived democracy, the U.S. was working towards strengthening the pillars of its democracy.

According to her, America is dealing with ‘a dangerous east wind’ that has left its people polarised in their trust for the government and leaders in various institutions, among others.

The political strategist explained that this was the fallout of the last presidential election in the country where democracy itself was on the ballot.

She, however, stressed that Nigeria and the United States would both emerge stronger while promoting the rule of law, citizen participation, equality, and prosperity.