Nigeria, March 25 -- Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said democracy in Africa has failed because it has not aligned with the people's values, culture, and way of life.

Mr Obasanjo said this at a colloquium in Abuja to mark the 60th birthday of Emeka Ihedioha, a former governor of Imo State.

The former Nigerian leader, who chaired the event, noted that Africa had an effective system for serving the people before colonial rule.

Referencing Abraham Lincoln's definition of democracy as "government of the people, by the people, for the people," he said the system should work for all citizens rather than a privileged few.

He wondered if African countries are practising true democracy or only adopting Western Liberal democracy.

Mr Ob...