From Evarest Ezihe, Owerri
Inspite of the challenges, the Governor of Imo State, Sen. Hope Uzodimma, has urged citizens and residents of the state to renew their faith in democracy, insisting that the country is making progress despite all odds.
The Governor who spoke on Minday, Nigeria’s Democracy Day, advised residents of Imo State to join other Nigerians to renew their faith in democratic system as the best form of government.
Uzodimma acknowledged the that democracy might not have resolved all the challenges in the country, but noted that a lot of milestones have been achieved since the return of democratic dispensation in 1999.
He expressed satisfaction that in Imo State, for instance, a lot of progress had been recorded under democratic rule, especially since January 2020.
The Governor therefore called on Imo citizens and residents to rededicate themselves to the efforts to strengthen and sustain democracy irrespective of imperfections inherent in the system.
He assured that the freedom of choice, assembly and association embedded in democracy would always put that system of government above any other.
On his part and his Government, Uzodimma pledged to always avail, Imo people, democracy dividends within available resources and wished them a memorable 2023 Democracy Day.
