Why People Are Losing Faith in Democracy | Yemi Osinbajo [ARC 2026] @arc_conference
Why People Are Losing Faith in Democracy | Yemi Osinbajo [ARC 2026]  @arc_conference
Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this keynote, former Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo argues that the West is facing a deep crisis of confidence in its institutions, from democracy and free enterprise to the rule of law and the international order. He explores why trust has eroded, how Africa experiences these challenges, and why AI raises new questions about freedom, governance, and human agency. Osinbajo concludes that lasting renewal requires not just institutional reform, but moral courage, shared responsibility, and a recovery of the values that sustain free societies.

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Yemi Osinbajo served as the 14th Vice President of Nigeria (2015-2023). He is also a Professor of Law and continues to engage actively in global and African development initiatives, with a focus on climate change, technology and AI for job creation, human capital development, and innovative financing for development.

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00:00 – A Crisis of Confidence in the Modern Order
01:34 – Why Trust in Institutions Is Breaking Down
04:00 – Africa's Challenge: Democracy, Debt & Development
07:06 – AI and the Future of Human Agency
10:01 – Rebuilding Freedom, Prosperity & Global Institutions
12:12 – Why the Rules-Based Order Still Matters
12:54 – The Moral Foundations of Free Societies
14:32 – Learning How to Flourish Togethe

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