The All Progressives Congress on Wednesday hailed the gallantry of the Nigerian military and the invaluable sacrifice in keeping the country safe and united, despite the challenges threatening to tear apart the nation.
The APC said Nigerians owe the gallant men and women of the Nigerian military a debt of gratitude for their courage, perseverance and sacrifice in defence of all that Nigerians hold dear.
This was contained in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, to mark the 2015 Armed Forces Remembrance Day.
The party said it was important to call on all Nigerians to show their gratitude to the men and women in uniform by supporting them unconditionally in their ongoing fight against terror.
The APC statement read in part, “It was American politician, Virgil Goode, who said ‘we need to thank all of our troops, and particularly those for whom we can never express enough gratitude for they have given their lives so that all of us may be free and that our democracy can be a shining light for the rest of the world.’
“It is in this light that we urge all our compatriots to remember, especially in their prayers, the gallant troops who are currently battling the virulent insurgency in some parts of our country, against all odds.
“There is no better time than the occasion of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day to do this for the troops, as well as to spare a thought for those who gave their lives in defence of our cherished values.”
The party also said that in view of its all-important role in ensuring the security and unity of the nation, the military must always be above the fray and must never be compromised by politicians.
“Its important stabilising role must be respected at all times, even as it has subjugated itself to the tenets of democracy,” the party stressed.
via nigerianeye
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