As Nigeria marks this year’s June 12 Democracy Day, a member of the 9th House of Representatives, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, says it is imperative that Nigerians, the leaders and the led alike imbibe the culture and democratic tenets of equity, justice, fairness to all, mutual respect, tolerance, adherence to Rule of Law and respect for the will of the people.
“It is instructive to state that these are the essentials for a united, stable, peaceful, secure, and economically prosperous nation that we all desire.
“June 12 embodies a national resistance to injustice, oppression and divisive tendencies; to impunity, violation of set rules, abuse of the rights of citizens and high-handedness by those in authority, which Chief MKO Abiola fought against and died for.
“It is, therefore, significant that we do not lose sight of the essence of the June 12 Democracy Day but use the occasion to reawaken a national consciousness towards the entrenchment of true democratic practice that guarantees unity, peace, mutual understanding and harmonious living in our country.
“On this note, leaders, government officials, agencies and their operatives must use the Democracy Day to rededicate themselves towards the service of the people to whom sovereignty truly belongs by adhering to rules, engendering more participation by the people and ensuring that their expressed will prevails at all time,” Hon. Ndudi Elumelu said.
He urged Nigerians to remain peaceful, united, and law-abiding as they work together in the hope of a better nation for which they all yearn.
