The national leader of the All Progressives Congress and former governor of Lagos state, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, hailed Nigerians’ conduct during Democracy Day saying the country has been freed from the shackles of the Peoples Democratic Party’s misrule of the last 16 years.
In a statement released on Friday titled, ‘A new Nigeria is possible beginning today,’ Tinubu said Nigerians must hold public office holders responsible to ensure that tenure in office is not riddled with mismangement.
He said, “Today, the old Nigeria is no longer in chains as we move into a new era and take hold of our new selves. From President (Muhammadu) Buhari to the state governors inaugurated this day, I wish them well and pray they govern in an open, democratic way that assures your optimal wellbeing.
I ask that you, the people, maintain your diligence and help guide those you have just elected. The issues that confront us are deep and complex. They are not susceptible to facile solution or inattention. Wise and sound policy is within our capacity. But, we must have the will to accomplish it. If the governed and the government work in league, there is nothing our beloved nation cannot overcome.”
The APC chieftain noted that this year’s commemoration would be recorded in history as the moment when “democracy finally was allowed to participate in Democracy Day.”
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