Renew Your Faith In Democracy, Uzodimma Tells Imo Residents

Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma has urged residents of the state to renew their faith in democracy, insisting that the country is already making progress in that direction despite all odds.

The governor who spoke on the occasion of Nigeria’s Democracy Day 2023, advised residents of Imo State to join other Nigerians to renew their faith in the system as the best form of government.

Uzodimma acknowledged the fact that democracy might not have solved all the challenges facing the country, but noted that a lot of milestones have been achieved since the return of democratic dispensation in 1999.

He expressed satisfaction that in the State, a lot of progress had been made under democratic rule, especially since January 2020.

The governor called on Imo citizens and residents to rededicate themselves to the efforts to strengthen and sustain democracy irrespective of imperfections inherent in the system.

He said the freedom of choice, assembly and association embedded in democracy would always put that system of government above any other.

The governor pledged to always avail, Imo people, democracy dividends within available resources and wished them a memorable 2023 Democracy Day.