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  • Fintiri pledges commitment to more dividends of democracy, security

    Fintiri pledges commitment to more dividends of democracy, security

    Democracy

    By Ibrahim Kado

    Yola, June 12, 2024 (NAN) Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has reaffirmed commitment to providing more  necessary infrastructure for sustainable development and to ensuring the safety and security of all residents.

    Fintiri stated this in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Humwashi Wonosikou, in Yola on Tuesday.

    “I rejoice with the people of Adamawa  and all Nigerians on the occasion of Democracy Day, June 12.

    “As we mark this year’s democracy day, I acknowledge the hardships and challenges that many Nigerians are still facing.

    “And I regret that our democracy has not yet yielded the desired dividends of comfort, security and prosperity for all citizens”, he said.

    He urged residents to sustain the hard-earned peace his  administration has built over the last five years.

    Fintiri warned that anyone found wanting would  face the full wrath of the Law.

    He prayed for continued peace and prosperity in Adamawa  and Nigeria, as the nation marched forward in its democratic journey.

    “I commend the resilience and determination of Nigerians in upholding democratic values and principles.

    “May I also acknowledge the progress made in the past two decades and pledge my administration’s commitment to deepening democracy and improving the lives of citizens,” he said.

    The governor urged all Adamawa residents to embrace peace, unity, and harmony for the progress of the state.

    According to him, his administration will continue to prioritise projects that improve the lives of people and guarantee the protection of lives and property in the state (NAN) (www.nannees.ng)
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    Edited by Maureen Ojinaka/Gabriel Yough

     

     

  • EU Fundamental Rights Agency says European democracy is under threat

    EU Fundamental Rights Agency says European democracy is under threat

     

    Democracy

     

    Vienna, June 5, 2024 (dpa/NAN) The EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) believes that democracy and human rights in Europe are at risk, its boss said on Wednesday.

     

    “Polarisation across Europe is leading to widespread intolerance and dividing societies, causing many groups to suffer,” FRA Director Sirpa Rautio said in Vienna.

     

    In its annual report, the agency warned that civil society organisations were coming under increasing pressure.

     

    In a survey of more than 200 organisations, more than 60 per cent reported threats on the internet and 40 per cent reported personal threats or attacks against employees.

     

    Around a quarter of the organisations surveyed had been confronted with attacks by hackers.

     

    The FRA experts criticised the fact that the democratic scope is also becoming ever smaller because state authorities are excessively interfering with freedom of assembly and the right to express opinions.

     

    They pointed to restrictive rules and planned legislative changes in Spain, Hungary, France, the Netherlands and Italy.

     

    The report mentioned Germany in connection with surveillance measures, house searches and preventive detention of climate activists.

     

    The Fundamental Rights Agency also expressed concern about economic inequality in Europe.

     

    Around a fifth of the population in the EU is at risk of poverty, according to surveys.

     

    The surveys also showed a large number of people are dissatisfied with how governments and EU institutions have reacted to the sharp rise in prices.

     

    The FRA is also alarmed about the rise in anti-Semitism in connection with the terrorist attacks by Palestinian Islamist group Hamas and Israel’s military response in the Gaza Strip.

     

    The increasing intolerance throughout Europe also affects Muslims, people with roots in Africa, migrants and the Roma minority, it said. (dpa/NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

     

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    Edited by Ummul Idris and Abiemwense Moru