The All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) governorship candidate in Benue, Joseph Waya, has encouraged Nigerians to vote out political office holders who misrepresented them during the 2019 general elections.

Mr Waya gave encouragement in his Independence Day message to Nigerians in Makurdi, the state capital.

“Our forefathers never sacrificed for this high level of political ineptitude and insensitivity such as we experience today across our land.

“The sanctity of human life is abused, the dignity of labour jettisoned overboard, and dishonesty as well as theft celebrated,” Mr Waya said.

Mr Waya said the trend of politicking has further worsened Nigeria’s challenges, stressing that citizens must rise above the social ills and rebuild the country in accordance with the aspirations of their forefathers.

He said it was his fervent prayers and expectations that Nigeria would remain brighter and a better country.

He stressed the need for a country where the expectations of its people would be met through good governance and sound decision-making processes that would consider the nation’s diversity.

“I, therefore, appeal to our countrymen, women and children not to lose hope in the country but show commitment in the electoral process,” he said. 

(NAN)