Dr. Farah Dagogo
…Urges Nigerians To Reflect On Unity, Constitutional Fidelity
By Maureen Dick
FORMER federal lawmaker and 2023 Rivers State governorship aspirant, Dr. Farah Dagogo, has called on Nigerians to embrace the timeless virtues of sacrifice, justice, and collective responsibility, which are values deeply enshrined in both the lessons of Easter and Nigeria’s constitutional democracy.
In his Easter message, Dagogo said that, as Christians across the world celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the season presents a valuable moment for national reflection, moral regeneration and renewed commitment to the foundational principles of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), particularly the guarantees of justice, equity and the rule of law.
He said: “The core essence of Easter; sacrifice, redemption, and hope, offers profound lessons for our national life. These values reinforce the constitutional ideals of participatory governance, accountability, and the inviolable right of the people to choose their leaders freely and fairly, as guaranteed under Section 14(2)(c) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).”
On the recent political happenings in Rivers State, the former lawmaker reaffirmed his unwavering belief in the rule of law and due process.
Dagogo noted that while political developments in Rivers State have raised legitimate concerns, his recourse to lawful and judicial mechanisms reflects his confidence in the constitutional system.
“As a citizen and stakeholder in our democracy, I have chosen the path of legality and constitutionalism in addressing grievances. This season should not be one of anxiety or fear, but of faith in our institutions and the collective strength of our people.”
He urged Nigerians to rise above partisan politics and use the solemnity of Easter as an occasion to pray for peace, justice, and transformative leadership, while remaining vigilant in the defence of democratic ideals.
“This moment calls for dialogue, moral courage, and constitutional fidelity, not political expediency. Let this Easter not only mark the resurrection of Christ, but also a symbolic rebirth for our democracy, a reaffirmation of the people’s power and a recommitment to the rule of law.”
Dagogo expressed hope that the Easter period would herald a new era of peace, prosperity, and inclusive governance for Rivers State and the Nigerian nation at large.