Fayose calls for probe of past leaders

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• APC, Women Leader salute founding fathers, past heroes

EKITI State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has said it is unfor­tunate that despite the nation marking her 55thindepen­dence, development strides are not commensurate with her age.

“Our country is growing in age as an independent coun­try, but there is no correspond­ing growth in values. The cur­rent leadership in the country should have the courage to probe all the leaderships of the past. There should be no sacred cow, if truly they have anything to offer. It will not augur well for our nation, if we are selective in the dispen­sation of justice. Leadership must be equitable and fair to all,” Fayose said.

The All Progressives Con­gress (APC), in a statement signed by its National Pub­licity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said today’s cel­ebration provides an opportu­nity for Nigerians to remem­ber past heroes, as well as the sacrifices they made to keep the nation united and strong.

‘’We have no doubt that today’s generation of Nigeri­ans have also made, and are indeed, still making great sacrifices for the peace, unity and stability of Nigeria. We, however, appeal to all our compatriots to continue to put the nation first, and to down­play everything that divides us and embrace that which unites us.”

APC National Women Leader, Ramatu Tijani, said this year’s celebration was special because Nigeria is now witnessing “an era of good feelings” due to the good intentions of President Buhari. The women leader noted that Nigeria is actually witnessing ‘an era of good feelings’ due to the good in­tention of the new govern­ment of APC under the able leadership, of President Mu­hammad Buhari and Profes­sor Yemi Osinbajo which signifies dedication, transfor­mation and all round develop­ment for the generality of the country’s masses.