By Emmanuel Oloniruha
Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, has urged Nigerians to be united in the pursuit of good governance in 2025.
Abubakar, the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2023 election, made the call in his new year message, personally signed by him on Tuesday in Abuja.
While congratulating Nigerians for witnessing 2025, Abubakar said that the new year ushered in a momentous era of heightened public awareness.
He declared the new year as a time when every Nigerian must stand vigilant, closely observing the actions and decisions of their political leaders.
He said that the dawn of 2025 presented an invaluable opportunity to reshape and redefine the national dialogue, urging citizens to actively participate in safeguarding the principles of democracy.
He reminded all Nigerians that the new year was not merely a passage of time but a new chapter brimming with possibilities.
He called on all citizens to remain resolute in ensuring that political leaders, at every level of government, were 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, Abubakar observed that 2024 provided a sobering glimpse into the pressing need for governmental accountability.
He expressed 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.
“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,” he said.
Abubakar 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 asserts.
Abubakar prayed that the new year would bring a fresh dawn and revitalisation of the national economy and relief from economic hardship.
He urged Nigerians not to remember the less privileged in the society as they celebrate the new year.
“I once again wishes all Nigerians a prosperous New Year, filled with boundless blessings and success in all endeavours, with a promise of a safer, stronger, and more unified nation,” Abubakar said.
NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA