Dr. Moses Paul, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) chairmanship candidate for the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), has issued a direct and impassioned call for reform within Nigeria’s electoral and security systems.
In a recent appearance captured in a video shared by Symfoni TV, the grassroots politician challenged the integrity of key national institutions, warning that the dream of a better Nigeria will remain elusive unless systemic accountability is enforced.
Speaking to a crowd of supporters and civic observers, Dr. Paul did not hold back in his assessment of the nation’s democratic progress.
He questioned the role of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Police Force, accusing both of contributing to the erosion of public trust in the electoral process.
“Today, I challenged INEC and the police,” Dr. Paul said in his remarks. “A new Nigeria is possible, but for now, it remains an illusion. Until our institutions operate with fairness and integrity, we are merely dreaming.”
His message comes at a time of growing public disillusionment with Nigeria’s political and electoral systems, following widespread complaints about election irregularities, voter intimidation, and lack of transparency in recent polls.
Dr. Paul’s comments reflect a broader frustration shared by many Nigerians who feel disenfranchised by a process meant to empower them.
He stressed that elections are far more than administrative exercises, they are defining moments that shape the moral and political direction of the country. Without justice and transparency at the core of the democratic process, he warned, Nigeria risks descending into deeper instability.
“Elections are not just about ballots; they are about the soul of the nation,” he declared. “Without justice, what follows is not democracy, but chaos.”
Dr. Paul urged all sectors of society to become actively involved in safeguarding the democratic process. He called on civil society organizations, faith-based groups, traditional institutions, and ordinary citizens to demand higher standards from political actors and institutions.
According to him, the burden of building a functioning democracy cannot fall solely on electoral bodies, it must be shared by all Nigerians.
He was particularly critical of the continued influence of what he termed “strong men”, political elites who manipulate institutions for personal or partisan gain.
In his view, true democratic progress requires strong, independent institutions, not powerful individuals who override due process.
“We cannot build a new Nigeria on the backs of individuals who see institutions as tools for power,” he said. “We need systems that are fair, institutions that are firm, and a people who refuse to be silenced.”
Dr. Paul reminded the audience that the right to free and fair elections is not a gift bestowed by those in power, but a fundamental democratic entitlement.
He urged Nigerians to hold leaders accountable and push for institutional reforms that prioritize fairness, transparency, and accountability.
“Free and fair elections are not privileges. They are the foundation of democracy,” he said. “We must demand them, protect them, and never accept anything less. Only then can the illusion of a ‘new Nigeria’ become a reality.”
Dr. Paul’s message has resonated with many young voters and reform advocates across the Federal Capital Territory and beyond, as Nigeria continues to grapple with the challenges of democratic consolidation. See, More, Here>>>>
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