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28/01/2026

Power naturally resists restraint. That is why Rule of Law exists—to limit excess and
protect society from arbitrariness.
This is the first test of any government.

14/01/2026

Day 3:
Democracy cannot survive without Rule of Law. Elections without accountability are
rituals, not governance.
This distinction matters for constitutional stability.

Nigeria goes through elections. Votes are cast. Winners are announced.

But after the elections:

judgments are ignored.

are selectively applied.

people act without consequences.

What do we really have?

Democracy is not just about voting every four years. Elections are only the entry point. What sustains democracy is accountability under the Rule of Law.

When leaders are elected but not accountable to the law, democracy becomes a ceremony—loud, colourful, but hollow.

True democracy means:

obey court orders.

are respected.

apply equally to everyone.

Lesson:
Voting is important, but demanding accountability after elections is even more important. Democracy does not end at the ballot box.

13/01/2026

DAY 2: Democracy cannot survive without Rule of Law. Elections without accountability are
empty rituals.

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12/01/2026

Day 1:
Rule of Law is not a slogan. It is a discipline that ensures laws govern power, not personal discretion.

This principle underpins every constitutional system.

Imagine this situation.

A government official wakes up one morning and decides that a rule should no longer apply—simply because it is inconvenient. No court order is sought. No law is amended. The official just “directs” that things should be done differently.

Some people clap. Others keep quiet.

This is exactly why the Rule of Law exists.

Rule of Law means that power does not act by mood, anger, popularity, or personal opinion. It means leaders and institutions are disciplined by law, even when the law is uncomfortable.

In a society governed by Rule of Law:

1. Decisions are based on written laws

2. Disputes are resolved by courts

3. Authority is exercised within limits

Without this discipline, society is ruled by individuals, not laws.

Lesson:
When laws stop guiding power, citizens become vulnerable. Today, it may affect someone else. Tomorrow, it may be you.

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10/01/2026

Anticipate 30-day Rule of Law content series..... This series is aimed at educating the public on what rule of law is, why it matters, and the role of every person in upholding it.

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