DEMOCRACY DAY: PUT ASIDE POLITICAL SENTIMENTS AND WORK WITH PRESENT ADMINISTRATION— NWIFURU BEGS NIGERIANS

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Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has called on Nigerians to put aside political sentiments and work with the new administration of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu to achieve a more prosperous nation.

In a message to the 2023 Democracy Day celebration issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Monday Uzor, Governor Nwifuru said the celebration had presented another opportunity for Nigerians to take stock of both progress and challenges as they affect the nation’s democracy.

“Today is a memorable and an eventful period in the annals of our nation. 24 years of an uninterrupted democratic rule is a clear indication that Nigerians have taken their destiny in their hands.

“Though, the democratic trajectory has been characterized by mixed experience, we are confident that the challenges will be surmounted in a matter of time,” the statement read.

The statement, which noted that democracy is the best system where ultimate power rests on the people, urged political actors to learn from the obstacles so as to build a nation that would be anchored on equity, fairness and justice.

“Periods of elections are over, time has come for all to close ranks, put aside primordial sentiments and work together in the interest of the nation,” it stated.

The statement commended President Ahmed Bola Tinubu for his steps so far and said it’s was an indication that the future of the nation was brighter.

EDITED BY CHUKWUBUIKE MADU