Democracy Day: Nigeria On Pathway To Greatness – Obasa

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has described Nigeria as a country currently on its way to greatness.

Obasa in a statement on Saturday by his spokesman, Eromosele Ebhomele, urged the citizens to play active roles in order for Nigeria to reach its full potential.

The speaker said this to commemorate Nigeria’s Democracy Day which coincides with the 29th anniversary of the June 12, 1993 elections claimed to have been won by the late Chief Moshood Abiola.

He said Nigeria had since 1999 experienced what could best be described as the teething stage of its democratic journey with the need for unity taking the centre stage of public discourse.

The speaker added that the hope of the citizens has been rekindled with the emergence of the All Progressives Congress (APC) flagbearer, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

“However, it is now very glaring that we are on the threshold of history with the forthcoming general elections that are now heralded by the smooth convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the emergence of our flagbearer, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

“The new story that we all anticipate, envisage and dream about for our country is achievable and right before us. Our hopes are rekindled. All that is required is our collective resolve to be part of the ship of progress.”

Obasa appreciated Nigerian leaders, the civil society and citizens who joined in the struggle for the emancipation of the country from the military.

The speaker advised Nigerians to remain steadfast in their resolve to make the country’s democracy truly work.

He added: “We remain steadfast in our resolve to make our democracy truly work for us all as Nigerians.

“History will forever be kind to those who made Nigeria’s democracy possible. They are our country’s real heroes.

“We are honoured to be the current bearers of the baton of democracy and we look forward to upholding the labour of these heroes.”