Actress and activist Kate Henshaw from Nigeria has expressed her sadness at the state of the nation.
According to Henshaw, Nigeria’s 26 years of unbroken democracy have yielded nothing, and the majority of its citizens find the country’s democratic experience to be meaningless. During Channels Television’s special Democracy Day show, the actress expressed her emotions.
According to the actress, if democratic governance is failing to meet the needs of its constituents, there is nothing to celebrate about its longevity.
The actress wondered of what use is Nigeria’s democracy if it is so detached from the people and makes no impact on their lives.
“There is no middle class and we cannot tell any more lies to ourselves,” she said,” adding that every sector of the economy has been in shambles.
“Everything around us is crumbling and Nigerians are barely holding on by the skin of their teeth,” she stated.
She, however, called on Nigerians not to give up, insisting that governments at all levels must be held accountable.
“We cannot keep quiet,” she said.
“There must be justice, equity, and security for the people — for their lives and property.
“But I still hold on to hope that we will have a country to live in, for our children — something they can build on.”
