Save Democracy Group Africa Explained

Save Democracy Group Africa (SDGA), is a Non-governmental organization (NGO) of past Presidents in Africa, aim at bringing past and Present African political leaders together so as to Foster unity and better Transition of power.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}

History

The group was formed in Nigeria 2008 to ensure the survival of Democracy in Africa and create a leadership succession culture in the country.^{[6] [7]}

SDGA has helped to expand the frontiers of engagement of political stakeholders, to create and exchange ideas that would re-engineer the polity and strengthen good governance and enhancing continuous dialogue among leaders in African political, ethnic and religious divides.^{[8] [9]}

Awards

Nelson Mandela Leadership awards is an award organised by the group to honour past Presidents or political office holder in Africa like Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan, Jonathan Zwingina, Senator Ben Obi, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar, Joseph Boakai etc. who ensures that there is respect for constitutionally stipulated tenure of office while in leadership in the African continent.^{[10] [11]}

The effect of the award is to encourage the political class in the continent to change their concept and perception of leadership, promote principle of peace and forgiveness, good and transparent governance as well as respect to constitutional term limits.^{[12] [13]}

Notes and References

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2. Web site: fg solicits citizens support on democracy. www.blueprint.ng. 19 February 2017.
3. Web site: african leaders urged to build on successes of predecessors. www.leadership.ng. 11 June 2018.
4. Web site: democracy day lecture address critical challenges confronting nigeria. www.tribuneonlineng.com. 1 October 2017.
5. Web site: corruption at highest level vice president joseph boakai. www.frontpageafricaonline.com. 1 November 2017.
6. Web site: Help Jonathan to save democracy. www.newsexpressngr.com. 19 March 2014.
7. Web site: poverty unemployment threat nigerias democracy. www.today.ng. 19 September 2015.
8. Web site: osibanjo calls-for inclusion of-history-in schools curriculum. www.dailytrust.com. 19 September 2017.
9. Web site: csos urge nassembly to pass presidential transition bill into law. www.thisdaylive.com. 19 May 2019.
10. Web site: Obasanjo, Jonathan makes lists club past presidents Africa. www.dailypost.ng. 8 August 2016.
11. Web site: 2 govs pdp scribe bag mandela awards. www.sunnewsonline.com. 19 May 2017.
12. Web site: african leaders told to respect constitutional term limits. www.dailytrust.com. 19 May 2018.
13. Web site: naabba knocks constitution review exercises. www.thenationonlineng.net. 19 May 2017.