Governor Nyesom Wike inspecting the parade during the Independence Anniversary Celebration at the Sharks Stadium in Port Harcourt on Monday.
Governor Nyesom Wike has declared that for over three
years, the APC Federal Government has done nothing to advance the
ideals of independence except failures, excuses, intimidation,
insecurity, stealing of elections and weakening of democratic
institutions.
Addressing
Rivers people during the 58th Independence Day Anniversary at the
Sharks Stadium in Port Harcourt on Monday, Governor Wike said that
the APC Federal Government has deliberately damaged the National
Assembly, the Judiciary, and the security agencies.
He
said: "After over three years in power, the Federal Government
has done nothing to advance the promise of independence except
failures, excuses, intimidation, insecurity, stealing of elections
and weakening of democratic institutions, including the National
Assembly, the Judiciary, and the security agencies.
"These
are difficult times and our nation is on the edge. Democracy is at
the crossroads and good governance in abeyance. "
He
regretted that the poor governance style of the APC Federal
Government has led to the destruction of the nation's economy and the
impoverishment of Nigerians.
"The
economy has remained comatose and is reported receding yet again,
with associated economic consequences and hardship on ordinary
Nigerians. Never in our history have Nigerians been subjected to
untold sufferings as a result of the direct, erratic and
ill-conceived economic policies and decisions of the Federal
Government.
"Under
their watch, our beloved country is now certified as the world
headquarters of abject poverty with over 87 million people living
below 2 dollars per day", he said.
Governor
Wike urged Nigerians to use the forthcoming 2019 General Election to
vote in a leadership that will drive the Federal Government in
the right direction.
He
said:"We need leaders that would not interfere with our
collective rights to live as free citizens and pursue our goals and
dreams in peace, security and happiness.
"As
2019 beacons with promise, I hope Nigerians will all rise up to the
challenge of leadership and vote for the candidate that would restore
our faith in the promise of independence."
In
Rivers State, Governor Wike stated that his administration has
translated the New Rivers Development Blueprint into reality through
meaningful projects and programmes.
He
said: "Today, we are delivering on all our core priorities: our
economy is stronger, creating jobs and attracting new investments;
our schools are getting better for our children; our healthcare
system is delivering better services and our communities are safer.
"Indeed,
everyday brings home the progress we have collectively made, the
transformational projects we have delivered, the changes in our rural
areas and above all, the fact that our State is steadily moving
towards the promise of a new Rivers State with boundless
opportunities for all."
The
58th Independence Anniversary Celebration was marked by parade by the
Police, para-military organisations and schools.
Victorious
organisations were rewarded with prizes presented by dignitaries.
Highpoint
of the celebration was the release of the peace pidgeons by the
Rivers State Governor and the inspection of parade.
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