By Tonia Okereke
The former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has congratulated Nigerians for coming into the New Year.
In a press statement personally signed by him, Atiku declared that 2025 ushers in a momentous era of heightened public awareness, a time when every Nigerian must stand vigilant, closely observing the actions and decisions of their political leaders.
He emphasised that the dawn of 2025 presents an invaluable opportunity to reshape and redefine the national dialogue, urging citizens to actively participate in safeguarding the principles of democracy.
Atiku who was the presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party for the 2023 general election further called on “all citizens to remain resolute in ensuring that political leaders, at every level of government, are held accountable and that no one wields unchecked power that could lead to the erosion of liberties and further exploitation of public office”.
Reflecting on the challenges of the previous year, Atiku observed that 2024 provided a sobering glimpse into the pressing need for governmental accountability. He expresses his profound gratitude to the Almighty for granting Nigerians the grace to witness another year despite the arduous trials faced in the past.
“The trials of the past year have only served to fortify our faith,” he said, adding that, “Our unshakable belief in divine protection has been our guiding light, and it is this same spirit of unwavering faith that will continue to propel us forward in the coming year.”
Atiku implored all Nigerians to nurture the shared hopes of collective prosperity, reminding them that the vigilance of the citizenry is paramount in holding the government accountable for its actions.
“We must ensure that the power entrusted to those in leadership is never abused and that the claws of an overreaching government are firmly restrained,” he stated.
Echoing the timeless wisdom that “eternal vigilance is the price of liberty,” Atiku urged Nigerians to stand ever watchful in this New Year, guarding against any encroachment on the public good and the fundamental rights of the people.
“It is his fervent prayer, he adds, that the New Year will bring a fresh dawn, sweeping away the many years of national hardships that have hindered the country’s growth. He particularly prays for a revitalization of the national economy so that Nigerians may breathe freely once more, liberated from the suffocating grip of economic hardship”, the statement read.
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