Democracy Day: Ukodhiko Hails Isoko People, Reaffirms Commitment to Good Governance

…urges support for Renewed Hope, MORE Agenda

Member representing Isoko Federal Constituency, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko has felicitated with the people of Isoko-nation, Deltans and other Nigerians on this year’s Democracy Day today, June 12.

In his message marking the ‘June 12 Democracy Day’ on Thursday, the House of Representatives member Ukodhiko, stated that, “each year affords us opportunity to reflect on how far we have come as a people.

“And it brings us closer to a more perfect union, and a more matured democracy. So far, our democracy is still waxing stronger and we have reasons to celebrate this year’s democracy day.”

Hon. Ukodhiko acknowledged the efforts of both the Federal Government and the Delta State Government to improve the economy and ensure socio-economic stability of the nation and state.

He enjoined, “Let’s be encouraged to continue having fervent in our democracy and, support the programmes of the Renewed Hope of the President and the MORE Agenda of our amiable Governor for the peace and prosperity of the Nation.

“As the Agenda of the President Tinubu and Gov. Oborevwori have not only laid foundations for sustained growth, but are improving public services, better economic opportunities and a better environment for foreign investors.

The Federal lawmaker said, “I heartily congratulate the good people of Isoko Federal Constituency, Deltans and all Nigerians on this year’s Democracy Day, June 12.

“Today, as we mark our Nation’s Democracy Day, we must remember and celebrate the supreme martyr of the June 12 struggle and hero of our democracy, Chief Moshood Abiola, who laid down his life for the survival of democracy in Nigeria.

“We must also, remember Abiola’s intransigent wife, Kudirat, who was martyred, and the intrepid men and women whose words and actions and sacrifices aided, and sustained the suvivial of our nation’s democracy.

“This is the time for us all alive, to restate our hope and patriotism in our country, Nigeria, and reaffirm our commitment to unity, peace, social justice, values which underpin our democracy.

“We must encourage a pan-Nigerian temperament and we must rededicate ourselves to nationhood, and put our country on the glorious path of redemption and sustainable greatness.”

Hon. Ukodhiko stated, that “This time calls for genuine and purposeful dialogue, negotiation and understanding as we celebrate this year’s Democracy Day.

“Let me reassure the people of Isoko and Nigeria of good enabling laws that will see to the delivery of the desired dividends of democracy.” Hon. Ukodhiko added.