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Former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has been conferred with the Nana Akufo-Addo Africa Democracy Award in recognition of his “long-standing record as a champion of democracy and good governance in Africa”.

This was disclosed in a statement, signed by the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Media Office in Abuja.

The statement noted that presenting the award in Nairobi at a ceremony organised by the African Democratic Union (ADU) and attended by leaders of Centre-Right political parties across the continent, policymakers, business leaders, academics, parliamentarians, and international development partners to exchange ideas on how to address Africa’s most pressing challenges, the former President of Ghana, Akufo-Addo, after whom the award was named, stated that the award represents a challenge for the recipient to continue his steadfastness in improving the democratic process on the continent and ensuring it leads to improved standard of living for the people.

“I am deeply humbled by the honour you have done me, in naming the Africa Democracy Award after me. I accept this not as a personal accolade, but as a reminder of my duty to uphold the constitutional order, defend free expression, ensure the impartiality of our courts, and safeguard the ballot as the sole source of legitimate political authority,” he stated.

In his acceptance speech, Saraki expressed appreciation to the ADU, led by Ms Louisa Atta-Agyemang, for considering him for the awards among many other Africans who featured on the selection list.