Nigeria's democratic system faces significant challenges, including corruption, ethnic and religious divisions, and electoral malpractices. This paper critically examines the complexities of Nigeria's democratic journey, exploring how the entrenched bimodal triangle of ethnicity, religion, and accountability has imperilled the country's political landscape. Through a Socratic lens, this research interrogates the tensions between these forces and Nigeria's democratic experiment, seeking to understand their impact on the country's democracy. By applying philosophical inquiry and critical thinking, this paper: probes the complex interplay between ethnicity, religion, and democracy in Nigeria; examines the challenges facing Nigeria's democracy, including corruption, electoral malpractices, and institutional weaknesses; investigates potential pathways towards a more inclusive, equitable, and quality education system that fosters critical thinking; and offers insights into the was education can help mitigate the bimodal triangle's grip on democracy. This paper concludes that addressing the bimodal triangle and its far-reaching consequences is crucial to reclaiming Nigeria's democracy and achieving freedom. By providing a nuanced understanding of the complex issues surrounding Nigeria's democracy, this paper contributes to the discourse on building a more inclusive, equitable, and just society through education that promotes critical thinking