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Democracy Day: FG warns against agitations, declares Monday public holiday

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Rauf Aregbesola



The Federal Government has warned agitators clamouring regime change as it declared Monday, June 14 a public holiday to mark 2021 Democracy Day.

It said agitations are capable of threatening the peace of the country.

The Ministry of Interior’s Permanent Secretary, Shuaib Belgore, quoted the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, to have said so in a statement on Wednesday, The PUNCH reported.

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The statement read in part, “The Federal Government, congratulated Nigerians on this occasion and urged all citizens to support the present administration in its efforts at ensuring a United and prosperous Nation.

“Aregbesola said any form of agitation that threatens the unity of the country should be shunned for the good of all, saying the space known as Nigeria would be a haven of peace, unity, and progress if all citizens love his or her neighbour and embrace the spirit of brotherliness.

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“As we mark another Democracy Day in the history of our dear country, let us reflect on the efforts of our founding fathers and ensure that Nigeria remains one United and Indivisible Entity.

“No development can take place in an acrimonious environment.

“With the challenges we face in Nigeria today, I see an opportunity for us not to break up or break down but to break open; open up to ourselves in truth so that we may appreciate each other, understand each other, honour each other and live together in peace and prosperity.

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“There will surely be light at the end of the tunnel.”

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