June 12: Nigeria still in search for solutions- Obi

The Labour Party presidential candidate during February 25 presidential election, Peter Obi has described Nigeria as a nation still searching for solutions to different challenges confroting her.

In his statement to commemorate June 12 on Sunday, Obi expressed disappointment over the inability of past and present leaders to proffer solutions to the nation’s challenges.

The former Anambra State governor specifically said he was however, committed to a New Nigeria.

He said,” We remain a nation in search of solutions to too many basic problems. One of these is the search for a credible electoral system that would command the trust, confidence and belief of All Nigerians just like June 12 did.

“We should, therefore, use the commemoration of June 12 as an occasion to return to the true virtues of a truly democratic nation.

“We achieved that feat on June 12, 1993.In the spirit of June 12, therefore, we need to emplace an electoral system that commands the trust of the people.

“This is in recognition of the tenets and core values of democracy, which rest on respect for the wishes of the people as expressed in their ballots.

“Above all, government must respect and protect the institutions of the democratic state by respecting the social contract with the people by meeting their needs, obeying their wishes and fulfilling the responsibilities of responsible governance as contained in the constitution. A cardinal responsibility of government in this regard is respect for the

“Personally, I remain committed and convinced that a New Nigeria is possible. Our aspiration for a nation of equity, justice, security and peace can hardly be a utopia.

“We are a nation blessed richly with human and natural resources. What we lack, are selfless leaders who are committed to the national interest, sustainable development and innovative thinking that offers every Nigerian irrespective of ethnicity, religion or social strata, the freedom of choice of abode, and protection of lives, property and ordered liberties.

“These aspirations are real and achievable, and I hereby reiterate my promise to Nigerians that we will not relent in our fight to bring about leadership that will accord them the priority they deserve.

“Let me, therefore, on behalf of the Labour Party and the Obidient Movement across the globe wish all Nigerians a happy democracy.”