The Chairman of the Fresh Democratic Party, FRESH, Rev Chris Okotie has
urged Nigerians to redouble their efforts to develop the country. In a
statement issued by Ladi Ayodeji Director, Media and Publicity to mark the nations
55nd Independence Anniversary, the pastor-politician lamented that most of
our peer nations have left us behind because of their collective will to
develop their nations.
‘’Every nation faces some daunting odds at some point; the important thing
is for them to overcome such hurdles and move on. In Nigeria’s case, we
have not been able to do that because of the perennial plague of bad
leadership!’’
Rev Okotie said, having voted for change, the onus is now on the APC
federal government to shift the governance paradigm and move the nation
forward, in order to close the gap with other progressive nations.
‘’Nothing short of effective, quality service delivery and fast pace of
governance would make the needed difference’’, he said, adding that once
the federal government settles down fully, Nigerians would not accept
excuses for poor performance by our elected officials.
Rev Okotie praised Nigerians for their resilience in the face of
persistent crisis of leadership, which appears to continue even after the
conclusion of the 2015 general elections.