DAILY TRUST
Presidential Candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to seek a true independent nation free from state capture and end the unprecedented hardship and suffering.
He made the call on Tuesday on his X handle as Nigeria marked its 64th independence anniversary from British colonialism on October 1, 1960.
He said an anniversary celebration, whether for an individual or a country, offer opportunities to reflect on memories, celebrate accomplishments, look toward the future, and express gratitude.
“This is exactly what we are doing today as our dear nation marks its 64th independence anniversary.”
“It is now 64 years since Nigeria took charge of its destiny and embarked on the journey toward development as a sovereign nation. Today is a day to appreciate God for abundantly blessing us with natural, human, and material resources to build a great nation,” he said.
Obi said, however, for him, this should also be a day of sober reflection for every Nigerian, especially for the leaders, whose actions and inactions have contributed to the stagnation and glaring failures we are witnessing at present.
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