Former Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. Dumebi Kachikwu, has hailed Nigerians as the true heroes of democracy, lamenting that citizens continue to bear the heavy burden of decades of failed leadership.
In his Independence Day message, Kachikwu described October 1 as a moment for sober reflection on Nigeria’s nationhood, the sacrifices of its founding fathers, and the dashed hopes of ordinary citizens.
“I can’t help but think of the sacrifices of our heroes past and wonder what they would say if they saw the Nigeria they labored and sacrificed for in the here and now of October 1st, 2025,” he said.
Kachikwu noted that while the masses remain resilient and peaceful in the face of hardship, they are the silent burden-bearers of failed governance.
“The majority of our people who are helpless and hapless are the burden bearers of decades of mostly failed leadership. In their voicelessness, they continue to carry the weight of our nation’s many problems, for were they to ever vent their collective frustrations, our country would implode,” he warned.
Citing Proverbs 13:12 — “Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life” — Kachikwu questioned when Nigerians would finally see the nation of their dreams.
“The question most Nigerians are asking of their leaders today is: when will their desires come? When will the Nigeria of their dreams emerge? When will this nation work for everyone irrespective of tribe, tongue, and religion?” he asked.
He concluded by saluting the resilience of Nigerians and urging for visionary leadership to deliver the long-promised dividends of independence.
“Happy Independence Day everyone, and may God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” he said.
