ACC asks Nigerians to hold elected officials accountable

The Allied Conservative Congress (ACC), a political party seeking registration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says Nigerians must demand for a better country.

In a statement on Tuesday to mark Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary, Olusegun Peters, national chair of the party, said Nigerians are “fed up” with the excuses of elected officials.

The party said Nigeria has remained united despite political upheavals, economic stagnation, socio-religious disharmony and insecurity because of the “mercy of God”.

The ACC expressed optimism in Nigeria, saying with patriotic leaders, the country will be great.

“Nigeria’s 64th Independence is yet another opportunity to do serious soul-searching and renew our faith in the fatherland,” the statement reads.

“The challenges are enormous and so are the opportunities if we collectively resolve to build a prosperous, democratic nation with a conservative ideology.

“It is obvious that there is hardship and hunger in the land, compounded by insecurity. The Federal Government should take governance seriously and act fast to revive the economy and restore national security.

“Nigerians are fed up with excuses by elected public officers on why they cannot deliver dividends of democracy and usher in a new era of prosperity.

“It is time to hold governments at all levels accountable as obtainable in advanced democracies. A country blessed with many human and natural resources cannot be impoverished by self-seeking politicians and their cronies.”

The ACC added that Nigerians must collectively demand for good governance to save the country from “perennial economic, political and security challenges”.