The Acting President, Yemi
Osinbajo, on Thursday declared that citizens reserve the right to discuss their
continued existence in Nigeria.
Osinbajo made the remark at an
event organised to mark the 50th anniversary of Biafra in Abuja.
The acting President maintained
that Nigerians were greater together than apart.
Appealing to citizens to work
together to build the nation, Osinbajo advised that Nigerians should not allow
their frustrations drive them to see their compatriots as enemies.
According to Osinbajo, the time
and the resources spent on the war could have moved the country further in
terms of development.
He said,“Some say secession is the answer to charges of marginalisation. Some say Nigeria is colonial contraption, and that we should be independent ethnic nationalities. This is what forms the call for Biafra which is sometimes vitriolic.Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
“I have to differ, We are greater together than apart. Instead of trying to flee every time we face frustrations, it is best for us to come together to build the nation.
“We should not use the media, and the social media as a means to propagate hate. We cannot benefit from that. Our frustrations must not drive us to see other people as enemies.
“And, I believe Nigerians should exercise the right to discuss their existence here.”
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