Jonathan reveals real threats to African politics

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Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has identified electoral fraud as one of the most serious challenges facing the African continent.

He made this remark during the 2025 edition of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) Democracy Dialogue held in Accra, Ghana.

Jonathan explained that when democratic systems fall short of delivering on the expectations of the populace, it can lead to frustration and create opportunities for authoritarian rule to take hold.

He went on to emphasize the importance of leadership that upholds democratic principles, secures a brighter future for the next generation, and ensures that young people have a voice in shaping their societies.

“Democracy in the African continent is going through a period of strain and risk of collapse unless stakeholders come together to rethink and reform it. Electoral manipulation remains one of the biggest threats in Africa.

“We in Africa must begin to look at our democracy and rethink it in a way that works well for us and our people. One of the problems is our electoral system. People manipulate the process to remain in power by all means,” he said.

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