by Christiana Gokyo Jos
The Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has paid glowing tributes to the nation’s patriots, who struggled, and even made the supreme sacrifice, for Nigeria to return to democratic rule.
While acknowledging that through their relentless efforts, Nigeria has experienced 25 years of uninterrupted transformative leadership since the inception of the current democratic dispensation.
Governor Caleb Mutwang called on political leaders to prioritize the welfare and security of the people as well as work towards safeguarding the country’s unity. This was his massage to mark the Democracy Day in Jos this Wednesday.
The governor also extended his heartfelt congratulations to Nigerians for accepting democracy as the best model of governance in the nation, and called for its sustainability for the development and progress of the country.
While described the occasion as a “landmark moment for Nigeria,” Mutfwang stressed thus: “It was on that day, in 1993, that Nigerians across ethnic, religious, and regional divides came together to vote, symbolizing a collective desire for democratic leadership.”
According to him, “June 12 also ‘honours’ the memory of the 1993 Presidential elections, which were regarded as the freest and fairest in the country’s history. Democracy remains the best form of governance where the people have the power to decide who governs them.
“As we commemorate this day, we should also acknowledge the strides we have made in establishing democracy as Nigeria’s governance model. In that regard, political stakeholders must uphold fairness, equity, justice, and the rule of law in our electoral process,” the governor noted.
While acknowledging the security and economic hardships the citizens are going through, Governor Mutfwang appealed for patience, pledging his administration’s commitment to transparent, accountable and inclusive governance.