In his message, ‘Nigeria is stronger than it has ever been’, the former Works Minister stated that his party’s control of the Federal Government was a great privilege and a momentous undertaking.
He further declared that the PDP would rule beyond 2019.
“May 29, 2014 marks 15 years since Nigeria returned to democracy. I congratulate all Nigerians on this important occasion, especially since our nation is now well into its lon¬gest running democratic dis¬pensation since independence in 1960.
“This year’s Democ¬racy Day falls within a pe¬riod when, arising from the scourge of terrorism, some people question the strength of our democracy and unity.
“Without hesitation, I as¬sure all Nigerians that, despite the challenges we are facing today, Nigeria is stronger than it has ever been.
“Let me express how grate¬ful we, in the Peoples Demo¬cratic Party, are to our fellow compatriots that they have entrusted our great party with steering the ship of state since our nation’s return to democ¬racy in 1999. “It has been a great privilege and a momen¬tous undertaking.
“And though, as with all human endeavours, we have had differences with our fel¬low citizens on the other side of the political divide, our ongoing democratic journey is proof that the PDP contin¬ues to faithfully discharge its foremost duty to our country, which is sustaining a stable, functional and democratic state.”
The chairman of PDP BoT also enunciated democratic gains under the ruling party to include total freedom of expression, a liberalised econ¬omy, non-interference in judi¬cial, legislative and electoral matters.
Source: Sun
