Akinwunmi Ambode has said that Lagos state has always been a hub of democratic ideas and the state will continue to expand democratic frontiers and political freedom in the country.
Ambode said this during a symposium organised by the State Political and Legislative Powers Bureau in collaboration with the June 12 Coalition of Democratic Formations at the Blue Roof Hall, LTV, Agidingbi.
In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Habib Aruna, the governor said “The Centre of Excellence has always been the hub for democratic ideas and we would continue to expand the frontiers of democratic governance and freedom of our people. The indomitable spirit of Nigerians spoke loud and clear on that day, reverberating across the land”
“June 12 stands as the real Democracy Day which was sanctioned by the blood of martyrs who laid down their lives for this democracy. We shall not forget them; they will always be with us. As we continue to march on and sustain democratic governance, we would enhance and empower the well being of our people.
“On June 12, we showed that irrespective of class or political sympathy, we would always join hands to respect our national values. The general elections of 1993, fired up hope in the heart of Nigerians through the candidature of an unrepentant philanthropist and nationalist, Aare Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola.
“This younger generation has become the driving force and momentum for sustaining our democratic gains through the deployment of new social media to reach out and stand out as defendants of our people’s fundamental rights.
“Should we abdicate our responsibilities and allow personal interest and agenda to truncate our journey? We owe it as a duty to immortalize the memories of our fallen compatriots and deepen our democracy to sustain us as a people of destiny.”
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