The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of the 62nd Independence Anniversary of the nation, urging them to unite and forge a common front to salvage the country from the political and economic stranglehold of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a statement on Saturday October 1, 2022 by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, the Minority Caucus saluted the resilience and commitment of Nigerians towards national peace and development, despite the torments of economic hardship, depilated infrastructure, escalated insecurity, relentless acts of terrorism, state-backed abuses and violations “occasioned by the misrule of the incompetent, corrupt and divisive APC.”
The Caucus maintained that In the last seven years, Nigerians have passed through the most harrowing period in the nation’s history during which they noted that the people have been subjected to life-discounting experiences, including the erosion of personal liberty and freedom, in defilement of the very essence of Independence under a democratic framework.
“It is against this backdrop that we must approach the 2023 general elections with undiluted determination to redeem and salvage our nation by ousting the APC and democratically enthroning a purposeful and people-oriented government, come May 29 2023.
“Our Caucus therefore urges the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies and the other democracy institutions to put all mechanisms in place to ensure peaceful, free, fair and credible elections in 2023.
“Furthermore, the Independence Day presents to leaders at all levels the occasion to jettison all anti-people inclinations and rededicate themselves to selfless service in such a way that Nigerians can benefit from the abundant human and natural resources bestowed on our nation by God,” they stated.
The Minority Caucus further called on the Federal Government to use the occasion to take more drastic steps to rescue Nigerians who are still languishing in terrorist dens, including the remaining victims of the Abuja/Kaduna train terrorist attack.
The Federal Lawmakers, also urged the Federal Government to speedily address the issue of the prolonged strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) so that children in public universities can return to their studies.
On their part, the Minority Caucus restated their commitment towards using all legislative instruments at their disposal in protecting the interest and well-being of Nigerians at all times.
The Minority Caucus applauded Nigerians and wished the Nation a happy independence anniversary.
