Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Nigerians Owe The Military A Debt of Gratitude – APC

MilitaryThe All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the invaluable sacrifice of the Nigerian military in keeping the country safe and united in the face of unprecedented forces tugging at the very core of its existence.

In a statement, Wednesday, in Abuja, by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, to mark the 2015 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, the party 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.

The APC called on all Nigerians to show their unalloyed gratitude to the men and women in uniform by supporting them unconditionally in their ongoing fight against terror, and also by remembering those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of their fatherland.

“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”, APC said.

The opposition party said 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 partisans.

“Never must this critical national institution allow itself to be compromised on the altar of politics. Never must it be dragged into the mud of unbridled partisanship, and never must it be used against the corporate interest of the nation. Its important stabilising role must be respected at all times, even as it has subjugated itself to the tenets of democracy”, it said.

The Armed Forces Remembrance Day is celebrated on January 15 of every year in Nigeria to commemorate the end of the civil war in 1970.

3 COMMENTS

  1. Could APC be the Nigerian version of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood Party? Check out this: 1. Party Leader – North: Gen Muhammadu Buhari (Muslim). 2. Party Leader – South: Bola Ahmed Tinubu (Muslim). 3. National Chairman: Abdulkareem Bisi Akande (Muslim). 4. Deputy National Chairman: Aminu Bello Masari (Muslim). 5. National Secretary: Tijjani Musa Tumsah (Muslim). 6. Deputy National Secretary: Nasir El-Rufai (Muslim). 7. National Publicity Secretary: Lai Muhammad (Muslim). 8. National Treasurer: Sadiya Umar Faruq (Muslim) 9. National Financial Secretary: Alhaji Shaibu Musa (Muslim). 10. National Youth Leader: Abubakar Lado (Muslim). 11. National Legal Adviser: Muiz Banie (Muslim). 12. National Deputy Auditor: Bala Jibrin (Muslim). 13. National Women Leader: Sharia Ikeazor (Muslim convert). 14. EX-officio Member: Muniru Muse (Muslim). 15. EX-officio Member: Alhaji Yemi Sanusi (Muslim). Yet, these cabal of islamic crusader want us to believe they are PROGRESSIVES and that APC is a national party. They brought Osibajo (a christian) as Buhari’s running-mate to fool us. I think APC has a hidden religious agenda. The APC presidential aspirants and flag-bearer “Buhari” after the last election said they will make nigeria ungovernable for Goodluck Jonathan, and we’ve seen the results in the last 4yrs. How long shall the fear of wicked men in arms and matchets decides who governs us? Your vote is your power to get the good governance after the mind of God that you long desire. Be guided people as you cast you vote! Pls send this to all christians you know.

  2. @I go, u are not wt d right info, go and get more information abt APC. U are sentimental in ur thinking, this is not a religious matter. It all about our beloved nation. Nigeria must experience change this year 2015, so Muslim or Christian is no issue. Always do the right thing irrespective of your religion, culture, tribe or background; Nigeria must come first. God bless Nigeria. I am also Christian like u I go, I urged you to change your me reality.