Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro says Nigeria has reason to mark June 12, but the mood is mixed. While democracy has survived another year, he argues that political, economic and security problems are making life harder for ordinary Nigerians. He spoke ahead of this year’s Democracy Day, warning that survival alone is not progress.
Moro believes many citizens are unhappy with where the country is headed. He says the ceremony of celebrating democracy feels hollow when people still struggle daily. For him, the gap between democratic ideals and reality is what fuels public frustration.
Political parties are part of the problem, according to the Benue South senator. He says they are fighting internal crises, court cases and identity issues. Without clear ideology, parties cannot guide the nation properly, and that weakness slows democratic growth. 
He links the frequent party defections to that same issue. Politicians, he notes, now treat parties as vehicles for winning elections and gaining power. Without shared values or commitment, loyalty shifts with convenience instead of principle.
On the economy, Moro paints a tough picture. Inflation is climbing, unemployment is rising, and poverty is spreading. He says Nigerians are hurting and finding it difficult to meet basic needs like food, healthcare and education.
He admits the Federal Government has rolled out reforms to stabilize things. But he insists reforms only matter if people feel the impact. Until living conditions improve, he says, the measures will not change public perception.
Security is another area of concern. Moro describes attacks on communities in Benue and elsewhere as a serious threat to stability. He criticizes the government’s reactive style and calls for proactive steps that stop violence before it happens.
He also puts responsibility on state governors. Since they control resources, Moro says they should invest more in local security. Protecting lives and property, he stresses, is the primary job of government at every level.
Looking at the 10th Senate, he defends its record as it nears three years. He cites about 844 bills introduced, 96 passed, and over 50 signed into law. Despite criticism of the National Assembly, he says the Senate is doing its work on lawmaking, oversight and representation.
With 2027 elections approaching, Moro is confident about his own seat. He points to projects in Benue South like roads, bridges, health centers, water supply, electrification and education support. “I have not finished with my people yet, and my people have not finished with me,” he says. He ends by urging Nigerians to stay hopeful, calling nation-building a slow, collective process that still needs patience and commitment.
