Democracy Day: Unity in Diversity, True Nationhood Should Be The Focus – Ex-Oyo ALGON Chair, Aleshinloye
Democracy Day: Unity in Diversity, True Nationhood Should Be The Focus – Ex-Oyo ALGON Chair, Aleshinloye.
The immediate past ALGON Chairman, in Oyo state, Prince Ayodeji Abass-Aleshinloye MDII, has felicitated with the people of the state and Nigeria at large on the celebration of Democracy Day, urging them to hope for a new dawn.
In his Democracy Day message, Prince Aleshinloye said,”it is the time to reaffirm that democracy, is about development, rule of law, and human rights.
“June 12 means three things: “Democracy and democratic values as basic tenets of good governance and purposeful leadership; unity in diversity and true nationhood where no one is oppressed and every citizen is free to live and prosper in any part of Nigeria peacefully, economic freedom, wealth creation for citizens for proper farewell to, and abolition of poverty.”
“These should be our watchwords and guiding principles as we celebrate June 12 and the matrys of the struggle both recognized, unknown and yet unsung,” he said.
Aleshinloye also appreciated former President Muhammadu Buhari for his courage to address the injustice against the Nigerian people’s fundamental right to vote freely and choose their leaders and for the votes to count which June 12 elections symbolised.
As an icing on the cake, the ex-president did not only recognise and declare June 12 as “DEMOCRACY DAY”, he also honoured the winner of June 12 who unfortunately was made to pay the supreme price of untimely death, Chief MKO Abiola, the highest national honour of the Grand Commander of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (GCFR), a post well deserved.
Aleshinloye enjoined Nigerians to continue to play their role in deepening democracy by actively participating in the electoral process, which has improved over the years and advised Nigerians to rally round President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, so he can perform wonderfully well.”He needs our prayers and support. Aleshinloye”, said.
