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2019: Get set for a new direction - Sani tells Nigerians, reveals what can salvage the country

- Engr Yabagi Yusuf Sani is optimistic that Nigeria can become a better country than it had been over the years

- Sani praises Nigerians for their resilience but wants them to brace up for the challenges ahead of them

- The presidential candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) lists some of the porblems facing the country under the current government

The presidential candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Engr Yabagi Yusuf Sani, wants Nigerians to brace up for the challenges ahead if they truly want to see a nation that would meet their yearnings and aspirations.

Sani also praised Nigerians for their doggedness in the face of challenging economic downturn witnessed since 2015. He urged them not to be discouraged as 2019 would bring hope that will satisfy their aspirations.

In his new year message to all Nigerians and made available to Legit.ng, Sani urged citizens home and abroad to be ready to face a new direction because, only such thinking “can salvage the country from those who have deliberately ensured that the country does not work for the benefit of common man.

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“It is a moment of sober reflection for us as a country, where bandits and insurgents have taken over our land, those who could not manage and put an end to these wanton killings, destruction of lives and prosperities are out seeking to rule again, we must unite to resist them.

"I want Nigerians to think anew, the daunting task before us is achievable, we can have a brand new Nigeria where we can give our children quality education, where youth unemployment and restiveness can be reduced to near non existence, we can also have quality and affordable private and public health system for our kids, adults and aged ones. Our economy can be transformed to become the largest in Africa and begin to compete with advanced nations of the world.

“As we enter a new year, it is my hope and aspiration that Nigerians, for once benefit from democracy, we now have a golden opportunity before all of us to change our destiny once and for all and for greater good.

“We must not fail to make the right choice at the next elections. I am saddened by the way and manner in which our country is being governed by the political ‘hawks’ who won't ever change their ways. This has made my party to present me as the most credible alternative Presidential candidate, I urge Nigerians to take this opportunity so that we can collectively get our country on the right track.

“I want to assure Nigerians of my readiness to serve when elected as the next President, my party's campaign will start in January and be brought closer to citizens for them to see the reasons why ADP is the ‘Right Choice’ for all, and to see why ADP should be voted for overwhelmingly at the next polls.”

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Sani, while wishing Nigerians a prosperous and peaceful 2019, thanked all members and stakeholders of the ADP saying they have remained steadfast and committed to the project since its inception, ensuring that the party keeps growing at a fastest pace.

“It is time for a serious work to rescue our country and bring prosperity to all citizens, I urge all other candidates (Governor, Senate, House of Reps and Assembly) in our great party, Action Democratic Party (ADP) to brace up for the challenges ahead, our mission is to win, to enable us give citizens a new lease of life for a better direction,” Sani said.

Legit.ng earlier reported that A former governor and leader in the ruling All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, asked Nigerians to select the path of 'forward progress' in 2019 as opposed to going backwards to the past that has not helped the nation.

In the New Year message he personally signed and made available to Legit.ng, the APC leader said Nigerians must enter 2019 and see it as a new day for the country.

2019: What’s your New Year resolution? | Legit TV

Source: Legit.ng



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