By CHARLES IWUOHA

The Deputy Chairman South of All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Emma Eneukwu, says the ruling party remains committed to making Nigeria a safe haven for all irrespective of political affiliations.

Eneukwu said this in an Independence Day message he issued to newsmen in Enugu on Saturday.

According to him, APC is always committed in enshrining the dividends of democracy in all tenets and making things better for all Nigeria notwithstanding status.

He thanked Nigerians for their support towards “our great Party – APC”, which had made “us the largest political party in Africa, especially the southern part of the country”.

“I solicit for more support to our party and all her candidates ahead of the 2023 general elections, because, APC has candidates across the country with proven integrity and competence to deliver,” he said.

The APC chieftain said that at this point in time as the nation clocks 62, there was need for unity, peaceful coexistence and harmony even as we approach a crucial electioneering season.

“We must shun violence, hate speech and campaign of calumny to avoid creating problems that will endanger the unity of our dear country.

“Campaigns should be issue based, aimed at bettering the affairs of this country and not one that would disintegrate us.

“We must eschew any act that has proclivity to violence and guard our dear country with jealousy,” he said.

Eneukwu, however, congratulated Nigerians on the 62nd Independence anniversary, adding: “I wish to celebrate our dear country, Nigeria, on her 62nd Independence Day”.

“We have gone far in all spheres of life to arrive at this point as the giant of Africa.

“We have witnessed unprecedented development and challenges since 1960, but so far, the country despite all these, is still progressing gradually especially, in the last seven years when APC came to power.

“I congratulate all our leaders both past and present, for their efforts in making Nigeria better,” he added.

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