As Nigeria marked its 66th Independence Anniversary, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Representatives candidate for Abeokuta South Federal Constituency, Chief Toyin Amuzu, has urged Nigerians to reject political apathy and use their votes to demand accountable leadership.
Amuzu, the Asiwaju Leragun Egba, said the country needs a “leadership revolution” driven by people with capacity, integrity, courage, patriotism and genuine concern for citizens, thus we all must be ready to vote and protect our votes”.
“There is hope for Nigeria, but only if we ensure that people with confidence, capacity, integrity, fear of God and good hearts lead us,” Amuzu said.
He urged Nigerians not to accept hardship, poor governance or political domination as their permanent destiny, accusing a privileged few of controlling the nation’s patrimony while the majority suffers.
Amuzu also criticised the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), alleging that partisan politics has overshadowed governance.
“The APC can only get worse as lack of competence and integrity makes them turn everything into politics,” he declared.
He said governance should focus on using public resources responsibly to improve lives and called on voters to assess candidates’ records, capacity, integrity and commitment before casting their votes.
“Let’s be ready to vote and change the tide. The power to transform our nation lies in our hands and we must exercise it responsibly, we must not continue to repeat failure or empower those causing our pains” he said.
The PDP candidate urged Nigerians to place national interest above partisan loyalty, stressing that economic hardship, insecurity, infrastructure deficits and declining purchasing power require leaders willing to confront problems rather than politicise them.
“Only patriotism ensures growth and development. Let us love our nation more than partisan interests,” he said.
He also called for civic action alongside prayer, warning that citizens must not remain passive in the political process.
“Prayer without action is incomplete. We must combine our faith with concrete steps to build the Nigeria of our dreams,” he said.
As political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 elections, Amuzu urged Abeokuta South voters to demand accessible, accountable and people-focused representation.
For him, Nigeria’s next chapter must be shaped not by a privileged political few, but by citizens determined to reclaim their democratic power and insist that public office is a trust, not a throne.
