Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state sent a clear message
today to all his traducers, including his former godfather Adams Oshiomhole.
He said his government would continue to align with the
people in fighting off those hell-bent on mortgaging their patrimony for the
benefit of a handful of persons.
The embattled governor said this in his Democracy Day
address on Friday.
He said the commemoration was remarkable, as it was a humble
reminder of how far the country has come, “in the quest to determine our
collective destiny as one indefatigable entity, propelled by the common zeal to
thrive and live better, fulfilling lives.”
“I celebrate Nigeria’s Democracy Day, now marked on June 12,
in honour of late M. K. O. Abiola, whose sacrifice continues to define our
democratic experience as a nation.
“Democracy Day is, for us, of remarkable significance. Our
undaunting drive to sustain democracy since 1999 is expressed through the
continuous dialogue we engage in as a people, as we seek for solutions to our
developmental challenges and chart new courses of progress with determination
and unwavering zest.”
He noted that there was no denying that democracy has
allowed active participation of everyone in society in choosing leaders to
articulate and advance our development.
“In Edo State, government at all levels will continue to
extend the democratic dividend to the greatest majority of our people as we
will ensure that the policies, programmes and projects make desired impact in
people’s lives.”
“The lessons learnt from our democratic journey continue to
strengthen our resolve to fight off those who are hellbent on mortgaging our
patrimony and short-changing the majority of our people for the benefit of a
handful of persons.
“I urge all Edo people, Nigerians and friends of our dear
country to continue to support efforts to make the people the major
stakeholders and benefactors in the process of governance,” he added.
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