JUNE 12: Happy Democracy Day! – MHR, Prince Akinremi “Jagaban” Pays Tribute to MKO, Hails Tinubu, Greets Nigerians
JUNE 12: Happy Democracy Day! – MHR, Prince Akinremi “Jagaban” Pays Tribute to MKO, Hails Tinubu, Greets Nigerians.
Today is a special day, one which earmarks the celebration of our nation’s democratic freedom, a landmark, integral and historical part of our lives as Nigerians.
For 23 years, we have struggled through building and consolidation of democratic gains for our beloved country, and while the journey has been challenging, we have continued to forge through all travails.
While we mark this annual attainment of democratic status won through the sweat and blood of highly spirited heroes, we must also work towards strengthening this actualized democracy for the benefit of future generations.
It is important that we continually honor the memory of our heroes, dead and alive, who made it possible for us to enjoy this democracy, people like late Chief M.K.O Abiola who paid the ultimate price in the struggle to entrench democracy in Nigeria.
As fate would have it, one of those who also fought valiantly for democracy in Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu who is still working passionately alongside several democrats to ensure democracy continues to thrive in our country remains deserving of commendations and support.
It is my firm belief that his presidential candidature under the All Progressives Congress (APC) at this critical time is divine, and the masses focused (Hope) agenda of late Chief M.K.O Abiola is certain to be fully implemented through Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presidency.
More than ever, there is need to awaken the consciousness of many Nigerians to the importance of democracy to national development, so we can all be active participants in our nation’s democratic processes.
We must understand that the growth and progress of our country lay on us all.
May God Bless all Nigerians and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, amen.
Hon. Prince Olaide Akinremi (Jagaban).
MHR Representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency, Oyo State.
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