*Urge govt to address insecurity, others
By Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja
Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has raised the alarm that Nigeria is inching, daily, to full-blown dictatorship with its attendant abuse of power with citizens’ live in abject penury in the face of plenty.
The Governors, under the aegis of PDP Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) raised the alarm in a statement issued on the occasion of the Eid el-Maulud (celebration of the birth of the holy Prophet Muhammad) on Friday in Abuja.
In the statement signed by the Director General of the PDP-GF, Dr Emmanuel Agbo, the Governors harped on the need for the country’s leaders to urgently address the issues of insecurity, compromised judicial system, failed economic policies resulting in intolerable hunger, poverty and unemployment.
According to the statement by the PDP-GF, “Today, our country is at a crossroad as Nigerians get disconnected from the constituted services they deserve.
“As we inch daily to full-blown dictatorship with its attendant abuse of power and citizens live in abject penury in the face of plenty, leadership is once again called to urgently address insecurity, our compromised judicial system, failed economic policies resulting in intolerable hunger, poverty and unemployment.
“Let this day be a reminder of the values we should uphold and share — public service with accountability, kindness without expectation, humility, and the pursuit of truth to rebuild the faith of our citizens in our country”, they said.
The PDP Governors extended their warmest greetings and heartfelt wishes to the Muslims in Nigeria and indeed globally on this year’s Eid-el-Maulud.
According to the statement, “The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum, PDP-GF, under the chairmanship of Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, and Governor of Bauchi State, on behalf of his colleague-governors, extends its warmest greetings and heartfelt wishes to the Muslims in Nigeria and indeed globally on this year’s Eid-el-Maulud, “Today, we honor the birth of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), whose life and teachings continue to illuminate the path of compassion, justice, and unity for millions around the world.
“His message of peace, tolerance, and service to humanity resonates deeply across all faiths and cultures.
“As we reflect on his legacy, may we be inspired to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood, promote understanding, and work together toward a more harmonious society.
“May your celebrations be filled with joy, prayer, and meaningful connection with loved ones”, the statement said.
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