As Nigeria commemorates its 66-year independence anniversary, Toyin Amuzu, a PDP chieftain in Ogun State, has urged citizens to break free from political slavery that keeps them trapped in hardship and dependence.
According to Amuzu, true independence must go beyond flag celebrations to include freedom from hunger, hardship, hopelessness and a system where a few people determine the future of the majority.
He noted that government must exist to serve the people and not turn public resources into instruments of political control.
“Citizens must not allow themselves to be permanently subjected to a system where a few people determine their future while the majority continue to struggle,” he said.
Amuzu, who is the House of Representatives candidate for Abeokuta South, urged people of the constituency to recognise the power of their votes as a tool to demand leadership that respects their dignity, welfare and aspirations.
He said the cost-of-living crisis has placed enormous pressure on households, hence the need for people-centred leadership that provides practical support.
The PDP candidate said the 2027 election offers an opportunity for residents to renew their commitment to a better Nigeria and enthrone leadership that prioritises their welfare.
He added that his party was prepared to restore hope and rebuild confidence in governance in Ogun State.
The PDP House of Representatives hopeful also urged residents to see the Independence Anniversary as an opportunity to renew their commitment to a better Nigeria, saying true independence must include freedom from hunger, hardship, hopelessness and policies that leave ordinary citizens behind.
