Nigeria, April 10 -- Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed concern about the practice of democracy in Nigeria and across parts of Africa, wondering if it is truly delivering economic growth and good governance.

Mr Jonathan spoke on Thursday in Abuja at the national convening and launch of a research report by the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF), titled "Strengthening the nexus between democracy and economic growth in Nigeria."

He said democracy is facing increasing strain globally due to economic hardship, insecurity and declining trust in institutions, insisting that the system must produce tangible results to retain public trust.

"Global history across the world shows that democracy is under increasing strain. It is cha...