Democracy Day: “The storm will soon be over, let’s be resilience in the interest of Nigeria” – Tinubu urges Nigerians
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has admitted that the fuel subsidy removal will impose an extra burden on the masses, describing it as a decision that must be taken to save Nigeria from going under.
The President made this known during his nationwide broadcast to Nigerians to commemorate the Democracy Day celebration in the country.
He said, “I feel your pain. This is one decision we must all make to save our nation from going under and take our resources away from the stranglehold of a few unpatriotic elements.
“Painfully, I have asked you, my compatriots, to sacrifice a little more for the survival of our country. For your trust and belief in us, I assure you that your sacrifice shall not be in vain.
Tinubu assured that his administration will repay the masses through massive investments in transportation, infrastructure, education, regular power supply, healthcare, and other public utilities that will improve the quality of life.
The President further said, “On my part and that of my administration, I pledge our commitment to diligently fulfilling every component of our electoral pact with the people – the ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda
“We shall be faithful to the truth. Faithful to equity. And faithful to justice. We shall exercise our authority and mandate to govern with fairness, respect for the rule of law, and commitment to always uphold the dignity of all our people”, he noted.
While paying glowing tributes to Chief M.K.O. Abiola, the acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993 election, President Tinubu maintained that “The democracy MKO Abiola died for is one that promotes the welfare of the people over the personal interests of the ruling class and one where the governed can find personal fulfillment and happiness. That is the hope MKO Abiola ignited throughout our country in 1993.
“For Chief MKO Abiola, the symbol of this day, in whose memory June 12 became a national holiday, democracy is eternal.
“It is about the rule of law and a vibrant judiciary that can be trusted to deliver justice and strengthen institutions. It has become imperative to state here that the unnecessary illegal orders used to truncate or abridge democracy will no longer be tolerated.
“The point is that we must never take this democracy for granted. We must forever jealously guard and protect it like a precious jewel. For, a people can never truly appreciate the freedoms and rights democracy guarantees them until they lose it. President Tinubu stated.
