Independence: AD urges government to make national interest cornerstone of policies, actions
The Alliance for Democracy (AD) has advised government at all levels to ensure that their actions and policies were in the national interest.
The party gave the advice on Saturday in a statement issued by its National Chairman, Alhaji Ismail Ayodele in commemoration of the country’s 57th Independence anniversary in Abuja.
It said that this would help address all issues of agitation for restructuring in the country.
“National interest should be the cornerstone of all government policies and actions.
“This is the only way Nigerians of all ethnic nationalities will have a sense of belonging in the polity.
“It will also end various agitations for restructuring, self-determination and secession.”
It urged Nigerians to use the occasion to reflect on the vision of the country’s founding fathers.
“We should imbibe the spirit of love, peace, unity, equity, social justice and patriotism as we collectively redirect the ship of the Nigeria state to the path of rectitude and advancement”.
The party stated that it was time to build on the foundations of durable and sustainable democracy enthroned by the founding fathers.
“It is time to eschew politics of bitterness and brigandage that has impeded our growth as a nation.”
The party also felicitated with Nigerians on the occasion, saying 57 years is a milestone in the life of a Nation.
“We are grateful to God that Nigeria has remained united in spite of multifarious political, economic, social, ethnic and religious challenges that threatened its corporate existence.”
It, however, called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to provide a level playing field for all political parties participating in the November governorship election in Anambra state.
The party also notified the Commission on the omission of the names of its Governorship candidate, Nze Valentine Onwuka and his running mate, Chijioke Onyekaonwu on the list of candidates published by INEC for the election.
It enjoined the party members to remain calm as the issue was being addressed. (NAN)
