1st October 2022
PRESS STATEMENT

62ND INDEPENDENCE: DEPUTY MINORITY LEADER ENJOINS NIGERIANS TO VOTE WISELY
As Nigerians mark the nation’s 62nd independence anniversary, the Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Toby Okechukwu, has blamed the present state of the country on poor leadership and enjoined Nigerians to seize the opportunity of the 2023 general election to vote in leaders, who would turn the nation’s fortunes around.

Okechukwu, while congratulating Nigerians on the anniversary, said the nation’s challenges, though enormous, were surmountable, noting that “Nigeria has occasionally wobbled for the last 62 years, but not cracked”.

The lawmaker, who represents the Aninri/Awgu/Oji River Federal Constituency, said: “As we mark 62 years of independence, it is regrettable that Nigeria has disappointed on the hopes and promises she held for not only Nigerians, but also for Africa and the Black race at independence.

“Our challenges over the years; the apparent dysfunction in the economy; the absence of unity; and the sorry state of our nation are clear pointers to the fact that our lives cannot be necessarily made better by electing leaders we call ‘our own’ based ethnic, religious and political affiliations.

“The 2023 general election, therefore, presents Nigerians with a redemptive opportunity to put things right and chart a new path to unity, progress, and development by rising above primordial sentiments to vote wisely”.

Okechukwu wished Nigerians a happy and hitch-free celebration.

SIGNED

HON. TOBY OKECHUKWU
Deputy Minority Leader, House of Representatives