SDP's Adebayo Urges Media to Uphold Democratic Values

Prince Adewole Adebayo, the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), addressed journalists in Abuja regarding the state of the nation and the upcoming elections. He asserted that good governance is essential in Nigeria and that citizens must have the right to freely choose their leaders.

Adebayo stated that a government is deemed good if the people recognize it as such. He highlighted the media's responsibility to support democracy rather than commercialize it, warning that while the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) could harm democracy on election day, the media could undermine it through biased coverage.

Adebayo drew a parallel to World War II, stating that the media should not prioritize profit over democratic values. He called for collaboration between political parties and the media to uphold democracy, emphasizing that democracy not only allows for leadership selection but also protects citizens from government overreach.