66th Independence anniversary: There’s much to celebrate – Labour Party

The Labour Party has affirmed that despite many missed opportunities and unfulfilled expectations over the past decades, the country still has much to celebrate.

This was contained in the 66th Independence message of the party on Wednesday signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Ken Eluma Asogwa.

Details of the statement read, “The Labour Party wishes to join millions of Nigerians at home and in the diaspora in celebrating the 66th anniversary of our nation’s independence.

“While we acknowledge the many missed opportunities and unfulfilled expectations over the decades, we must also recognise that there is much to celebrate.

“Our continued existence as one indivisible nation, despite the numerous challenges we have confronted over the past 66 years, speaks to our collective resolve and our understanding that our strength lies in our unity and diversity.

“Granted, Nigerians are today burdened by myriad economic and security challenges, some of which are the consequences of successive years of ineffective leadership and governance. Yet, as we continue to strive and hope for a better future, the Labour Party urges our beleaguered citizens not to despair.

“There will surely be joy in the morning. It would be a double tragedy for a people who have endured years of misrule to now surrender hope for their country.

“We must remember that meaningful change will only come when we, as citizens, rise to hold our leaders accountable, an obligation that cannot be fulfilled through resignation or despair.

“It is against this background that the Labour Party urges Nigerians to look in the direction of the Party for exemplary leadership. The Party has fielded very competent and credible Nigerians for the coming general elections, beginning from the presidential to the state assembly positions, and enjoins our suffering citizens to look in the direction of the Party for salvation and succour.

“Given the demonstrated credible leadership taking place in Abia State, where Governor Alex Otti, a product of the Labour Party, holds sway, the Party is bold to say that it is a party that has been tested and has proven its fidelity to its promises to the Nigerian people. Governor Otti, our pride and a role model in true leadership, has given every Nigerian yearning for change a reason to trust in the candidates of the Labour Party in the coming polls.

“The Party therefore calls on all those in positions of authority to follow the footsteps of the Labour Party and govern with empathy, justice and transparency, bearing in mind that no nation has ever achieved true development without deliberately prioritising the welfare and wellbeing of its citizens.

“As Nigeria marks 66 years of independence, the Labour Party reaffirms its faith in the Nigerian people and in the capacity of our nation to overcome its present challenges and fulfil its enormous potential.

“Happy Independence Anniversary, Nigeria.”