Nigeria, April 29 -- Pluralism is the lifeblood of a genuine democracy. Historically, successful societies and empires have been built on pragmatic pluralism, allowing them to integrate diverse populations and talents. Pluralism fosters "unity in diversity," where a national identity can coexist with various religious, ethnic, or cultural identities. In addition, pluralism is widely regarded as the soul of democracy, as it represents the fundamental principle that power should not be concentrated in the hands of a single individual, elite, or faction, but dispersed among various groups, interests, and viewpoints.

In my view, pluralistic societies-where multiple cultural, religious, ethnic, or ideological groups coexist and influence pub...