As Nigeria marks 27 years of unbroken democratic practice, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has said that the system has provided the citizenry with choices that are not only unifying and collective, but has given rise to the achievements the country has recorded so far.
Uzodimma, Chairman of Progressive Governors’ Forum and Director General of Renewed Hope Ambassadors therefore invited Nigerians to keep faith in the Country’s democratic system in general, and the President Bola Tinubu’s administration in particular, by supporting his progressive ideals and reforms that have aided the promotion of national unity, stability and development.
Governor Uzodimma’s Democray Day message which he took to his social media handle to send to Nigerians said: “From a just system of governance to the practice of inclusiveness in the journey of our national development, democracy has presented us with choices that are unifying and collective, giving rise to the achievements we have recorded thus far.
“As a people, we have continued to strengthen the foundations of nation-building through participation, dialogue, and a shared commitment to progress.
“While enormous gaps remain to be filled in the development of our nation, we can not deny the fact that we have achieved greatness.
“We have built and sustained a system driven by the people, and with each passing day, we improve upon the efforts of the previous one.
“Our democratic journey has not been without challenges, but it has consistently demonstrated our resilience, determination, and capacity for growth.
“Under the #RenewedHope administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, a steadfast democrat and one of the heroes of the democracy we enjoy today, we have witnessed transformative reforms across various sectors. These reforms are focused on positioning Nigeria to offer hope, opportunities, and assurance of growth for every Nigerian.
“As we commemorate Democracy Day, let us keep faith alive in the system we are building and continue to support progressive ideals that promote the unity, stability, and development of our nation.
“Happy Democracy Day.”
Nigeria returned to democratic rule 27 years ago on May 29, 1999, after many years of political dislocations occasioned by military interventions.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) government under the leadership of the late President Muhammad Buhari had changed the date of Nigeria’s Democracy Day from May 29 to June 12 in honour of Chief MKO Abiola, the acclaimed winner of the annulled 1993 Presidential election believed nationally and globally to be free, fair and credible.
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