Governor
Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State says Nigeria’s unity in non-negotiable,
as the nation marks her 56th Independence anniversary.
He said
no amount of sponsored acts of sabotage will lead to the negotiation of
the nation’s unity, adding that no nation in the world is perfect.
Speaking at ceremonies to mark the nation's 56th Independence anniversary at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, Saturday,
Oshiomhole said: “I am one of those who believe and I am not reluctant
when I say and I wish to repeat today that the unity of Nigeria is not
negotiable. The unity of Nigeria cannot be re-negotiated. It is not
whether it is perfect or not perfect. I know of no nation that is
perfect, and our elite must rethink.
“If things go wrong as
Karl Marx taught us, the masses will have nothing to lose. The political
elite will have everything to lose. All of us must put the national
interest over and above our personal interests. Our political
frustrations cannot be an excuse to sponsor people to sabotage the
economy, breaking pipelines and resorting to carrying arms to intimidate
the state. The Nigerian state cannot be intimidated.”
He
continued, “We stand by our President in his resolve that the unity of
Nigeria is not negotiable. No part will be allowed to break away. We
must stand together as the Federal Republic of Nigeria. God does not
make mistakes. The amalgamation of 1914 was ordained by God. It cannot
be questioned by man. I reaffirm my faith and I ask you to reaffirm your
faith. Together, we must rebuild this country as the giant of Africa
and one that is destined to provide leadership for the black race.
“We
the people of Edo State salute the huge sacrifices made by the officers
and men of the Armed Forces and we salute the leadership of the
President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
“If the
previous government had saved for the rainy day and not emptied the
treasury, the situation we face today would have been different.
However, we are not here to lament the mistakes of yesterday but to
celebrate the bold and imaginative steps of the current government.
“I
am encouraged by the determination of the President to reposition
Nigeria on the path of greatness. This hardship we face now is
temporary.
“It is now on record that Edo State, in spite of
the machinations of our opponents and hostile neighbours, all the
weapons they fashioned to make the elections impossible were
neutralised.
“I congratulate the incoming Governor, Godwin
Obaseki, on your election. You do not carry the blood of anyone on your
hands. We must continue this tradition and have faith in the power of
the PVC
“I appeal to our Youth Corps members, things are challenging now, but we must have faith in our country.”
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