64Th Independence Anniversary:  Ex-Imo Deputy Governor- Madumere  Challenges Political Leaders, Stakeholders On  Democratic Tenets,  Accountability,  Good Governance 

The  former deputy governor of Imo State, Prince  Eze Madumere has challenged political leaders , stakeholders across the country to work  assiduously, so as to embrace democratic  tenets,  which encompasses good  governance, transparency and  accountability.

Prince Madumere emphasized that these ingredients form the threshold of thriving democracy.

The former  Deputy Governor submitted that  Nations desirous of sustainable development embrace  the formula as World standard practice and Nigeria at 64 has  no option than to adopt same.

The APC  chieftain  made these  postulations while addressing Journalists in Owerri, the capital of Imo State.

The former deputy governor, enjoined the leadership to entrench holistic approach to governance,  earn the citizens confidence and trust through the creaton of an environment   where the people’s interest, welfare take center stage.

He  highlighted  that in  true democratic dispensation, the  citizens  expects that their vote should  count, rights and privileges in place, liberty of citizenry to elect candidates of their choice,being  sacrosanct.

According to him, as the nation continues  to bask in the  euphoria of  64th Independence celebration, ” let us reflect on where we are going , and together build  an   egalitarian society where justice, equity and fair play reign supreme .’

He said: “We must strive to maintain the legacies of our heroes past who fought  gallantly  to secure the independence by upholding the moral values put in place  by our founding fathers, such as Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Alhaji Tafawa Belewa, Chief Obafemi Awolowo and Dr. Michael Okpara.

These  past leaders lived a life worthy of emulation and we must strive at all times to  keep the flag flying” .

Prince Madumere submitted that  all hands must be on deck in sustaining democracy to ensure the struggle of the nation’s founding fathers and heroes of democracy, especially those who fought for the nations independence  will not be in vain.

He implored Nigerians to join hands together to build a nation of our collective dreams  and aspirants.” Prince Madumere maintained  that the nations independence is a symbol of Nigerians’ aspirations for unity,  sustainability, improved standard of living, and true democratic practices for us and future generation.

“As we celebrate our 64th Independence anniversary,  want to implore all Nigerians to remain steadfast, guard our fledgling democracy jealously, remain united as one, great people with a common destiny, and, most importantly, continue to have faith in the “Renewed Hope” agenda of the President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC),”

Prince Madumere revealed that the President is committed to the Renewed Hope agenda, and works assiduously  to ensure that Nigerians reaps the  dividends of democracy..

Imo ex deputy governor opined that  the leadership must rethink , retool and reengineer the system  and called for paradigm shift  towards an inclusive and equitable society, where the citizenry take active part in deciding who superintendents over the affairs of the nation.

He called on Nigerians  to keep hope alive  and sustain the current democratic dispensation by  working hard , trust and believe in the system as together we lift the country to the promise land.

Prince Madumere urged the leadership to conscientiously put mechanism in place aimed at improving  the electoral system so as to rekindle the peoples confidence in the  system.

 

The All Progressives Congress chieftain urged the leaders to always present a level playing ground so that no one feels cheated and disenfranchised

Speaking in respect of the proposed cabinet rejig, he  advised  President Tinubu to  go for  tested technocrats, who would  assist  in reviving the economy  and stabilize our currency. to  compete favourable in the world economic market.

According to him,  the masses are suffering and so,he  advised  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take a  second look at his polices, with the aim of finding lasting solutions to the challenges confronting the citizenry.

 

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