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• Akpabio, Abbas, Kalu urge Nigerians to be patient, focused
From Ndubuisi Orji and Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja
Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has berated the All Progressives Congress ( APC) over the economic hardship in the country.
In an Independence Day message by his media aide, Paul Ibe, Atiku commended Nigerians for their uncommon patience and endurance, amid suffocating socio-economic and security situation in the country.
He lamented that Nigerians are going through excruciating pains from “raging insecurity, rising food scarcity, mass unemployment, and a dangerous climate of hopelessness” allegedly compounded by the APC-led administration.
“It is tragic that in a country blessed with immense human and material resources, millions of our people have been reduced to refugees and beggars in their fatherland. Every responsible government holds the welfare and security of its citizens as supreme.
“But what we have today is an administration that has abandoned its people. Hunger is killing Nigerians, bandits are massacring communities, yet President Tinubu and his cabinet stand by, unmoved and uncaring.”
While urging Nigerians not to lose faith, he stated that 2027 provides a clear opportunity to reject bad leadership and reclaim the promise of a better future.
“The beauty of democracy lies in the power of the ballot. Oppressed and battered as our people may feel today, they will have the chance to sweep away this inept government at the next polls. That is the power no cabal can take away from the people.
“At 65, Nigeria remains a giant moving painfully slow on feet of clay — a direct result of decades of poor leadership and wasteful governance. Yet, he urged Nigerians to keep hope alive, insisting that with the right leadership, the country can still rise from the ashes of failed governance to reclaim its rightful place among the comity of nations,” Atiku stated.
Meanwhile, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has urged Nigerians to remain patient with President Bola Tinubu’s reforms, saying Nigeria is moving in right direction.
He said Tinubu’s reforms were beginning to yield positive results, appealing to Nigerians to endure the pains of the reforms a little while in interest of the children and future generations.
Akpabio made the appeal in a congratulatory message personally signed by him to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
“My dear resilient and wonderful people of this great nation.
“I wish to heartily congratulate you for witnessing Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary celebration. At 65, we are matured and should be working for the unity of the nation and prosperity of our people.
“We salute your resilience, patience and endurance in the last two years, we deeply appreciate your support and understanding.
“In line with the theme of this year’s celebration, ‘All hands are on deck for a greater Nigeria.”
He urged Nigerians to continue to bear the temporary discomfort of the ongoing reforms.
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“We are not unaware of the pains occasioned by the reforms but I want to assure you, very soon, this will be a thing of the past because the benefits of the reforms are beginning to manifest positively.
“Let me also congratulate our President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”
According to Akpabio, Tinubu has demonstrated commitment to the peace and development of our dear country.
”Members of the National Assembly for the steadfastness in their legislative engagements, the judiciary and the Nigerian people at home and in diaspora on this auspicious occasion.
“I must tell you that Nigeria is not finished, do not buy into the mischievous narrative that Nigeria is irredeemable.
“We are on the right pedestal and the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s administration is reshaping the country; we are growing and making progress.
According to Akpabio, if we all join hands together to support the reforms, Nigeria will become better and surely get to the promised land.
“On behalf of my family, constituents, the 10th Senate and the National Assembly, I congratulate and wish you a peaceful and joyous Independence celebration.”
In separate statements, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and his deputy, Benjamin Kalu, stated that Nigeria is on the right with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
The Speaker said God has blessed the country with abundant human and natural resources and called for collective efforts by all stakeholders towards building “a nation of our dreams regardless of religious, ethnic and political differences.”
Abbas, while urging Nigerians to remain undaunted by the security and socio-economic challenges, called for more prayers and patriotism as they remain law-abiding.
He assured that the 10th House is committed to providing accountable leadership, good governance and dividends of democracy to the people especially at the grassroots.
Similarly, Kalu, urged the citizens to rekindle their hope and renew commitment towards building a nation that benefits everyone.
“As we celebrate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, we reflect on our nation’s journey, achievements, and challenges. This milestone reminds us of the sacrifices made by our forebears and the collective efforts towards nation-building.
“As a representative of the people, I’m honoured to reaffirm my commitment to serving Nigerians and contributing to our nation’s growth.
“I have faith in the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which embodies our collective aspirations for a Nigeria where citizens thrive, opportunities abound, and our nation takes its rightful place globally. It’s a call to action for us to work together, harnessing our diversity, resilience, and determination.
“As we mark this significant day, let’s rekindle our hope, renew our commitment, and work tirelessly towards building a Nigeria that reflects the dreams of our founding fathers. Together, we can achieve greatness, “ he stated.
