‘Arrogance Of Those Who Cancelled 65th Independence Celebration Has Ended Their Tenure’ – Lauretta Onochie

Sunnex Egbu

3 hours ago

Former aide to the late Muhammadu Buhari, Lauretta Onochie, has stated that the absence of official celebrations marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary is a sign that those responsible have “cut short their own tenure, two years before it expires.”

Naijaonpoint reports that Onochie, in a statement via 𝕏 on Tuesday, congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad on the anniversary, insisting that the spirit of the day remained alive in the hearts of citizens despite the cancellation of public festivities.

The former presidential aide stated that she is part of the “Handshake Movement” and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Volunteer Network.

Although no formal parade was held at Eagle Square in Abuja to mark the occasion, Onochie maintained that Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary remains in the hearts of the people.

She wrote, “Happy 65th Independence Anniversary to all Nigerians, home and abroad. Those who cancelled the celebration of our nationhood today are in trouble. Their arrogance has ended their tenure, two years before it expires. We will help them.

“We are the #HandShakeMovement, the ADC Volunteer Network. We #HoldTheGround. The Future is bright. The future is ADC, when Nigerians shall celebrate their nationhood, and have representation in the comity of nations.

“They can cancel celebrating at the Parade Grounds, but the parade for the 65th Independence Anniversary of our beloved nation, 🇳🇬 NIGERIA 🇳🇬, remains in our hearts. Happy Anniversary, Nigerians.

“God bless Nigeria.”