By Akinwale Kasali
The Minority Caucus in the Federal House of Representatives has lamented the misrule by the All Progressives Congress, APC Government under President Muhammadu Buhari.
Its leader, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, in a statement, said that despite the fact that Nigeria remains a nation blessed with abundant natural and human resources with patriotic zeal, but in the last six years, the citizens have been subjected to the worst form of inhuman treatment, in violation of the reasons for independence and democratic tenets.
The Caucus, however, applauded Nigerians for their commitment towards the task of nation-building, despite daunting challenges, urging them not to lose hope.
It added that the past six years have been lamentable as Nigerians have been subjected to the worst forms of state-backed injustice, deprivation, suppression, abuse of rights, economic strangulation, electoral manipulations, violence and traumatizing bondage mentality; in violation of the essentials of independence, particularly in a democratic setting.
The statement reads further that, “With total disregard for the tenets of our constitutional democracy comes dereliction of duty, recklessness, entrenched corruption in high places, counterproductive economic policies, infrastructural stagnation and national retrogression.
“The 61st Independence Anniversary, therefore, presents to leaders at all levels, the opportunity to redirect the tide by giving greater commitment to issues of good governance, justice, equity, fairness as well as the overall development security and wellbeing of Nigerians in such a manner that reflects their aspirations as free citizens.
“Our caucus commends Nigerians as true agents of nation-building and urges them to use the occasion of this year’s independence anniversary to revamp the bond of unity, love and oneness of purpose for which we are known.
“The caucus also salutes the gallantry of our troops, who are putting their lives on the line to safeguard our nation, and for which many of them have paid the supreme price.
“On our part, the Minority Caucus remains resolute and unwavering in using all legislative instruments at our disposal in protecting and projecting the interest of Nigerians at all times.
“The Minority Caucus congratulates Nigerians and wishes them happy independence anniversary celebrations”.
