The Labour Party (LP) has urged Nigerians not to lose hope
in country despite growing economic hardship, insecurity and other challenges.
In a statement issued on Wednesday ahead of Nigeria’s 66th
independence anniversary, the opposition party acknowledged the country’s
missed opportunities and unfulfilled expectations but said citizens must
continue to believe in Nigeria’s potential.
The LP said the current economic and security challenges
were partly the result of what it described as ineffective leadership and
governance by successive administrations.
The party, however, urged Nigerians to remain united and
committed to building a better country, saying despair would amount to
surrendering hope after years of challenges.
“There will surely be joy in the morning,” the party said,
urging Nigerians not to give up on the country.
‘DON’T SURRENDER HOPE’
The LP said it would be a “double tragedy” for Nigerians to
lose hope after enduring “years of misrule”.
The party also called on citizens to hold political leaders
accountable and demand governance that prioritises their welfare.
According to the LP, meaningful change can only be achieved
when citizens actively participate in the democratic process and insist on
accountability from those in authority.
The LP said it remains committed to providing “exemplary
leadership” and urged Nigerians to look to the party for credible alternatives.
The opposition party said it had fielded competent and
credible Nigerians for upcoming elections, citing Alex Otti, governor of Abia,
as an example of its leadership model.
It described Otti as a product of the LP who has
demonstrated “tested and proven fidelity to promises” and could serve as a role
model in governance.
The LP also urged those in positions of authority to govern
with empathy, justice and transparency while placing the welfare of Nigerians
at the centre of their decisions.
The party reaffirmed its confidence in the Nigerian people
and their ability to overcome the country’s current challenges.
It urged citizens at home and in the diaspora to mark the
66th anniversary with renewed hope and a commitment to building a better
Nigeria.
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