1. Democracy ensures the political accountability of the leaders to the people.
2. It guarantees the supremacy of the constitution.
3. It guarantees the sustenance of fundamental human rights. it promotes freedom of expression and provides for rule of law, at least in theory, as the case in Nigeria.
4. It promotes freedom of expression and provides for rule of law, at least in theory, as the case in Nigerian.
5. It encourages majority rule in which people participate in the decision-making process.
6. It promotes political stability in a country.
7. Democracy provides equal opportunity for people to participate in the political system of their country.
8. Democracy encourages tolerance of the views of the opposition group.