No alternative to Democracy ——–Mark
——–Urges citizens to support BUHARI
President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has enjoined Nigerians not to despair by the snail speed and challenges of democracy just as he urged them to support the new administration to succeed .
Senator Mark stated that “In spite of the imperfections, there is no alternative to democracy because it gives power to the People and they make the ultimate decision .
” I have been an active participant during the Military era and the current democratic dispensation. I am in a position to say without fear of contradiction that democracy is the best kind of government.
“It is a product of the wishes of the people. It is representative and participatory. Indeed people have a say and determines what they want through the ballot boxes.”
Senator Mark spoke today at St. Mulumba Catholic Chaplainy Apo in Abuja to mark democracy day in Nigeria.
Senator Mark implored citizens of Nigeria to give the new administration the needed support and cooperation to enable it achieve its set goals uninterrupted.
He stressed the need for all to be agents of peace and unity of Nigeria saying ” We all owe it a sacred duty to ensure peace and unity of the nation no matter how high or low our positions may be”.
The Senate President told the in coming administration to embark on people centred policies and programmes that would improve on the welfare and security of the people.
Such policies and programmes he listed to include but not limited to addressing insecurity situation, unemployment and epileptic power supply in the country.
In doing so he advised them to be guided by the fear of God , applying the rule of law, respect for human rights, freedom of expression, justice and fairness to all.
Earlier in his Homily, the Parish Priest of the Church Rev. Fr. Innocent Jooji praised the resilience of Nigerians that have sustained and improved democracy so far urging them not to rest on their oars .
Jooji told political leaders to make service delivery to the people the centre of their policies and programmes, pointing out that leadership is only worth its name if the welfare and security of the people are guaranteed.
Signed:
Paul Mumeh
Chief Press Secretary to the President of the Senate.
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