The Accord political party has expressed deep concerns over Nigeria’s state of governance, citing widespread confusion and hunger despite abundant human and natural resources.
In a statement marking the country’s 64th Independence Day, Accord national chairman Maxwell Mgbudem lamented the nation’s economic hardship, insecurity, and poor governance.
He emphasized the need for divine intervention to address the multifaceted challenges impeding Nigeria’s democratic process, according to Independent.
Mgbudem urged governments at all levels to prioritize the security and welfare of citizens, as enshrined in the Constitution.
He called for immediate action to tackle economic hardship and insecurity, promoting national security, public safety, and prosperity.
The Accord party chairman stressed the importance of reassessing Nigeria’s priorities, eliminating incompetent leaders, fighting corruption, and restoring national security to make the country great again. This, he believes, will honor the labor of Nigeria’s founding fathers and ensure democracy’s survival.
The party has pledged to champion good governance, hold public officers accountable, and ensure sustainable democracy and development in Nigeria.
Mgbudem congratulated Nigerians on the Independence Day anniversary, saluting the courage and patriotism of the country’s founding fathers.
The Accord party’s call to action comes as Nigeria grapples with economic and security challenges, sparking widespread discontent among citizens.
The party’s emphasis on divine intervention underscores the depth of the nation’s crises.
The statement read in part, “It is time to take governance seriously bearing in mind that the security and welfare of the people are the primary purpose of government as enshrined in Section 14(2)b of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended. Nigerians desire and deserve dividends of democracy to assuage their sufferings.
“Accord urges governments at all levels to take immediate steps to tackle the perennial economic hardship and insecurity in the country. They should think out of the box and restore national security, public safety and prosperity.
“The national leadership and members of Accord heartily congratulate Nigerians on the occasion of the country’s 64th Independence anniversary.
“We salute the courage and patriotism of our founding fathers and compatriots who fought and achieved our independence from the British colonial masters.
“We are grateful that their vision and labour for a strong, united nation was not in vain despite unprecedented political, economic, social and religious challenges.
“Accord urges Nigerians to use the occasion of this 64th Independence anniversary as an opportunity to renew our faith in the fatherland and rededicate ourselves in building a strong, stable, united, progressive, prosperous, equitable and decent democratic society.
“The state of the nation is bad. There is hunger in the land and confusion in governance at all levels. We should pray in one accord for divine intervention in our multifarious political, economic and security challenges that have impeded the nation’s democratic process.
“It is time to take governance seriously bearing in mind that the security and welfare of the people are the primary purpose of government as enshrined in Section 14(2)b of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended. Nigerians desire and deserve dividends of democracy to assuage their sufferings.
“Accord urges governments at all levels to take immediate steps to tackle the perennial economic hardship and insecurity in the country. They should think out of the box and restore national security, public safety and prosperity.
“The country is blessed with abundant human and natural resources, it is time to reassess our priorities as a nation, get ride of incompetent leaders, fight corruption, restore national security and make Nigeria great again. This is the only way that the labour of our heroes past shall not be in vain.
“As the foremost progressive party, Accord will continue to champion good governance, hold public officers accountable and ensure sustainable democracy and development in the country.
“This way we shall replace pessimism with optimism and look forward to the future with renewed confidence. Vigilance is the price of liberty. Let us protect our hard earned democracy.
Wishing Nigerians a happy Independence anniversary.”
