All Progressives Congress chieftain and Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye who is battling a
recall by his constituents has in a statement declared that he is ashamed.
Melaye who was in Ghana for the celebration of its’ 61st Independence day has penned down a short piece comparing
Nigeria to Ghana.
He took to Instagram to share his opinions about how the event turned out,
comparing it with Nigeria’s lowkey celebration under the present administration.
Read his notes below:
“I feel sad and ashamed this morning as I physically see the
cultural and national demonstration of love,unity and purpose exhibited
by Ghanaians here at the Black Star Square in Accra- Ghana as Ghana
celebrate their 61st independence and 25 years of uninterrupted
Democracy. It is sad that My President and eminent Nigerians watch this
glamour and respect for heritage which Nigeria as Regional Champions
lost years ago. We have stop celebrating anything in Nigeria. I.e
Independece day,Democracy day and Children’s day.
Our Independence Day is now a low key event in the Presidential
Villa. The Question is how did we get here and why did we get here! We
are here president and citizens of Nigeria clapping for our’younger”
brother Nation Ghana! What a shame. The reasons for the fear of National
celebrations are the colossal injustices in the land. We as leaders at
all levels must be fair and just to all. As long as we twist justice and
flow in the gown of injustice and hypocrisy we will never openly
celebrate like Ghana is doing today.
We must decide to re-think and re-build. Altogether we have
failed. We must bring back our long lost reputation. As a child I always
look forward to celebrations like this. What will my children and their
generation look out for. God will ask us all,leaders of Nigeria our
roles in getting to this abysmal level. Hope Mr President and all of us
present in Accra today will learn a huge lesson from Ghana.
Congratulations Ghana,Africa is proud of you. SDM”
