Abuja--in Nigeria, Catholic bishops urged the government to ensure the April 2007 elections are free and fair in a statement on the theme "Good Governance, Democracy and Christian responsibility".Abuja -- In Nigeria, Catholic bishops urged the government to ensure the April 2007 elections are free and fair in a statement on the theme "Good Governance The terms governance and good governance are increasingly being used in development literature. Governance describes the process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are implemented (or not implemented). , Democracy and Christian responsibility" (Catholic Info Service for Africa, Mar. 6, 2007). These elections will either increase or diminish the respect that the international community has for Nigeria," the bishops said. The declaration also called on politicians to refrain from intemperate in·tem·per·ate adj. Not temperate or moderate; excessive, especially in the use of alcoholic beverages. in·tem  per·ate·ly adv. and uncivil language, and advised Nigerians to vote
according to according toprep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. their consciences in the coming elections when Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo stepped down after eight years in power. As well as electing a new president, Nigerians also voted for state governors and members of Parliament (Zenit, Mar. 19, 2007). Unfortunately, the elections were seriously flawed flaw 1 n. 1. An imperfection, often concealed, that impairs soundness: a flaw in the crystal that caused it to shatter. See Synonyms at blemish. 2. even to the extent that large groups, especially in the South, never voted at all. |
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