Leadnaija
As Muslims across the country mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, the Inter Party Advisory Council, IPAC, has urged governments at all level to ensure citizens feel the impact of democratic governance as stipulated in Section (14)(2)b of the 1999 Constitution.
IPAC also called on Muslims to use the occasion to pray for peace, love, tolerance and unity.
The Council emphasized that the need for patriotism in redirecting the ship of the nation to the path of rectitude, progress and prosperity cannot be overemphasized.
“This is the only country we can call our own, we must join hands to build a strong, virile, united, progressive, equitable and inclusive democratic society where no one is left behind,” the Council said in a statement signed by Dr Yusuf Mamman Dantalle, its National Chairman.
“Citizens must feel the impact of democratic governance as stipulated in Section (14)(2)b of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, which provides that the security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government.
“Nigerians desire and deserve dividends of democracy to assuage their sufferings following the ongoing economic reforms of the Federal Government, particularly the removal of fuel subsidy.”
IPAC commiserated with the government and people of Niger State over the flood that killed over 150 people, displaced thousands and submerged houses and farmlands at Mokwa.
“Our hearts go out to those affected by this disaster trusting God to console, comfort and strengthen them in this difficult time. We urge governments at all levels to be proactive to avoid a recurring of this tragedy. We also appeal to citizens to support victims of the flooding,” the statement said.
IPAC called on the Federal Government to take urgent steps to halt the killings in most parts of the country, particularly in Benue State.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with their families in this period of grief. Citizens want fruits of democracy not carnage. There cannot be sustainable democracy and development without security,” the Council added.
