Democracy Day: Akpabio urges unity, resilience, citizen participation

The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, vigilance, and active participation in nation-building as the country marks 27 years of uninterrupted democratic governance on its Democracy Day.

Senator Akpabio commended Nigerians for their resilience and support for democracy despite some low moments.

In a Democracy Day message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyibo, he noted that Nigeria’s democratic experiment is a testimony of endurance despite years of agitations.

He said: “On behalf of the 10th National Assembly, I congratulate every Nigerian for the sustenance of democracy for close to three decades.

“Mistakes have been made in the course of this journey but we will surely get to the desired destination with your support.”

Akpabio urged Nigerians to continue to believe in democratic governance and not give in to attempts by elements of backwardness, whose sole aim is to derail the process.

According to him: “Democracy should extend beyond the conduct of elections and be anchored on accountability, justice, compassion and service to the common good.”

The Senate president called on the youth to participate actively in the nation’s political process, stressing that the younger generation forms the fulcrum of leadership succession.

He said: “As we commemorate June 12, I wish to encourage the youth not to sit on the fence but be active participants in the nation’s political activities.

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“The youths constitute the fulcrum of those who will succeed us tomorrow.

“Let us therefore rededicate ourselves to the ideals of freedom, transparency and accountable government, social justice, and active citizen participation, especially the youths.”

On insecurity, Akpabio appealled to Nigerians to unite and cooperate with the government to tame the monster that has befallen the nation.

He assured citizens that the President Bola Tinubu administration remains committed to ending insecurity and securing the release of all persons in captivity.

He added: “I urge every Nigerian to support the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in her efforts in fighting terrorism.

“We understand the pains you are going through but the government is not resting on its oars and hopefully we shall overcome this current challenge and all will be well with Nigeria.”

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