Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has appealed to Nigerians to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his vice Kashim Shettima to protect the nation’s democracy.
The governor, who made the appeal in his speech at a rally at the main bow of the MKO Abiola International Stadium, Abeokuta, the state capital, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the June 12, stressed the need for citizens to persevere.
He said some of the recent policies, such as the removal of the fuel subsidy might come out with its initial inconveniences.
“It is gratifying that one of the dependable, loyal, dogged and hardened proponents of the June 12 struggle Bola Tinubu is today the president of Nigeria.
“Some of the recent policies like the subsidy removal may come out with some initial inconvenience, but we must persevere as the benefit far outweighs whatever it is we are sacrificing.
“As we move on in our democratic journey, it is important for us to continue to be patriotic in all our daily activities. We must have it at the back of our mind that the democracy that we enjoy today is a product of the blood and sweat of some people.
“We must therefore do everything that is in our capacity to jealously protect it with all our heart and might, knowing fully well that the worst democracy is far better than the acclaimed best dictatorship”.
“All hands must be on deck to support and make our project a success on this journey to a new Nigeria, like we say, there is no gain without some pain”.
Abiodun described Abiola as a man of integrity whose love for the country cuts across tribes, ethnic and religion.
“We will continue to miss one of the most illustrious sons of our dear state that ever lived, Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola. The maker and compass of democracy in Nigeria and today lies his enduring legacies of doggedness, consistency and perseverance, Ogun State is really blessed to have produced such a great personality,” he said.
