The Executive Director and Co-Founder of Obafemi Awolowo Foundation Ambassador (Dr) Olatokunbo Awolowo Dosumu has commended Penpushing Media in its roles towards contributing positively to the growth of Nigeria and beyond.
Penpushing reports that Awolowo Dosumu gave the kudos to the media outlet while speaking as Mother of the Day at the 8th anniversary lecture of Penpushing Media held at marquee events centre, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOP), Abeokuta.
The daughter of the late sage, Obafemi Awolowo affirmed that she is proud to be associated with Penpushing Media, which is the first online newspaper to start operations in Abeokuta, town where journalism started in 1895 in Nigeria
Penpushing further reports that she commended the media organization on the choice of the topic for the anniversary, ‘Restoring Electoral Integrity: The Path to Good Governance and Public Accountability’, which speaks directly to one of the defining challenges of our time
‘It is a singular honour to have been invited to serve as the Mother of the Day at this eighth annual lecture organised by Penpushing Media. I warmly commend the organisers for sustaining a platform that enriches public discourse and deepens our collective reflection on the issues that define the future of our democracy’.
‘The theme of today’s lecture, “Restoring Electoral Integrity: The Path to Good Governance and Public Accountability”, speaks directly to one of the defining challenges of our time’, Awolowo-Dosumu stated.
Penpushing also reports that she pointed out that elections are not merely periodic political contests; they are the constitutional expression of the sovereignty of the people, stressing that their integrity is therefore indispensable to the legitimacy of government and the stability of the state.
The Publisher of African Newspaper of Nigeria, owner of Tribune Newspaper titles pointed out that good governance and public accountability do not begin after elections; they begin with elections whose outcomes command public confidence.
‘Elections are not merely periodic political contests; they are the constitutional expression of the sovereignty of the people. Their integrity is therefore indispensable to the legitimacy of government and the stability of the state’, she added.
‘History teaches us that enduring nations are built, not simply on the strength of their constitutions, but on the fidelity with which their institutions and citizens uphold them. Good governance and public accountability do not begin after elections; they begin with elections whose outcomes command public confidence’, Awolowo-Dosunmu added
Penpushing reports that she congratulated the editorial board, management and planning committee of the organization for convening the important conversation at a time when democracies across the world are confronting new tests.
The former Nigerian Ambassador to Netherlands emphasized that thoughtful engagement such as this strengthens our institutions and renews our shared commitment to democratic ideals.
‘I therefore congratulate the organisers for convening this important conversation. At a time when democracies across the world are confronting new tests, thoughtful engagement such as this strengthens our institutions and renews our shared commitment to democratic ideals’.
Penpushing further reports that she expressed optimism that the deliberations will move beyond diagnosis to renewed resolve, so that future generations may inherit a democracy that is not only constitutionally sound but worthy of the trust and aspirations of our people.
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