25 Years of Democracy: We Are Better Off as a Nation Though Not Where We Wish to Be – Obaseki, Urges Edo People to Vote Most Credible Candidate in Sept Guber Poll

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Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has hailed the resilience and tenacity of Nigerians in upholding the core tenets of democracy over the past 25 years, stating that though we might not be where we wish to be, the country has come a long way in this journey.

In a statement on Tuesday, the governor also charged citizens of the state to come out en masse to participate in the September 21 governorship election and vote the most credible candidate in order to sustain the state’s developmental trajectory.

According to him, “As we mark this year’s Democracy Day, it is pertinent to applaud the tenacity, resilience and bravery of Nigerians in sustaining the core tenets of democracy over the past 25 years. It has remained one of our greatest legacies as a country that we are able to freely choose those who preside over our affairs and decide to either keep or change them every four years.

“We have come a long way in this journey. Though we might not be where we wish to be as of today, we are better off for it as a nation. Democracy remains the most desirable form of government because of its core principles of freewill, free enterprise, civil liberties, fairness and justice.

“We have grown as a democratic nation over the years and all credit for the progress we have made goes to Nigerians who continue to respect the tenets of democracy as the best choice to attain sustainable development.”

On the upcoming Edo State governorship election, the governor urged Edo people to vote wisely, ensuring to cast their vote for the candidate who presents the most credible, pragmatic, intelligible and coherent pathway to societal development.

Governor Obaseki said, “As we proceed to the polls in September, it is necessary to be circumspect. We have made tremendous progress in the state in the last eight years. It is now only reasonable to pass the baton to the candidate who ensures sustainability of the projects, initiatives and development trajectory that we have set in the state. So, I urge you all to come out en masse and vote for the most credible, accessible, and competent candidate who has a track record of excellence”.