Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has urged Nigerians to be more determined in ensuring that democracy works in the country. Fayemi, in a statement marking the June 12 Democracy day by his Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, said despite its imperfection, “democracy remains the best option for the country,” adding that through the determination of the citizens and their active participation in the democratic process, “Nigerians can achieve a truly great country of their dream.”
He urged Nigerians not to relent in their search for lasting peace as a necessary condition for progress and prosperity, saluting the heroic deeds of patriots who worked assiduously to actualise democratic rule in the country, especially the symbol of the June 12 struggle, the late Chief M.K.O. Abiola. He said only a truly great, peaceful and prosperous Nigeria could be a befitting compensation for their sacrifices.
“We may not have reached the Promised Land, but we have left Egypt. We may not have attained the best, but we surely have made some progress as a nation. “With more determination and active participation of the citizens in the democratic process, we would reach the promised land,” he said.
