Independence: ACC Calls for Prayer, Urges FG to Revamp Economy, Tackle Insecurity

Independence: ACC Calls for Prayer, Urges FG to Revamp Economy, Tackle Insecurity

  • The Allied Conservative Congress (ACC) has called on Nigerians to remain hopeful, prayerful, and united despite current challenges
  • The ACC urged the Federal Government to take immediate action to address pressing issues such as economic stagnation and insecurity
  • Despite the hardships, the ACC remains optimistic about Nigeria's future, with Rev. Olusegun Peters expressing confidence that the country can overcome its challenges

As Nigeria marks its 64th Independence anniversary, the Allied Conservative Congress (ACC) has called on Nigerians to remain hopeful, prayerful, and united despite the numerous challenges the country is facing.

The ACC emphasised the importance of collective responsibility in building a prosperous nation while urging the Federal Government to take immediate action to address pressing issues such as economic stagnation and insecurity.

ACC has called on Nigerians to engage in prayers against Nigeria's economic woes.
ACC has called on Nigerians to engage in prayers against Nigeria's economic woes. Photo credit: @Nigerianstories
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This was contained in a statement issued by the National Chairman of the ACC, Rev. Olusegun Peters.

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Furthermore, the party encouraged Nigerians to turn to God for guidance and strength, acknowledging that the country has remained united by divine grace despite its socio-political challenges, Vanguard reported.

The statement reads:

“God has been gracious to us, and it is by His mercy that the country remains united despite political upheavals, economic stagnation, socio-religious disharmony, and insecurity.
“We are optimistic that the difficulties of today will become a testimony of God’s faithfulness tomorrow. We should remain prayerful, tolerant, and patriotic.”

ACC discusses revamping Nigeria's economy, tackling insecurity

While celebrating the nation’s milestone, the ACC did not shy away from addressing the severe economic and security crises affecting Nigeria.

The party urged the Federal Government to take decisive steps to revamp the economy and restore peace across the nation, The Punch reported.

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It further reads:

“It is obvious that there is hardship and hunger in the land, compounded by insecurity.
“The Federal Government should take governance seriously and act fast to revive the economy and restore national security. Nigerians are fed up with excuses by elected public officers on why they cannot deliver the dividends of democracy.”

He further called for accountability in leadership, stressing the need for public officials to be held responsible for their actions.

It states:

“It is time to hold governments at all levels accountable, as is done in advanced democracies.
A country blessed with much human and natural resources cannot be impoverished by self-seeking politicians and their cronies

Despite the current difficulties, the ACC remains optimistic about Nigeria's future. Rev. Peters expressed confidence that with the right leadership and commitment to good governance, the country can overcome its challenges and achieve greatness.

Nigeria at 64: Gov Mutfwang pardons 5 prisoners

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Earlier, Legit.ng reported that in commemoration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary, Plateau State governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, had pardoned five inmates who demonstrated good conduct over the years while serving their sentences.

The gesture, exercised under the prerogative of mercy as enshrined in the Nigerian constitution, was disclosed during his state broadcast on Tuesday, October 1.

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