By Taye Obateru
Jos— Elder statesman and former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Chairman, Chief Solomon Lar, has said there is cause for celebration of the sustenance of democracy in the country, noting that the future was bright.

In a statement to commemorate Democracy Day made available to journalists in Jos, yesterday, he said Nigerians should not despair about the imperfections in the journey so far, expressing confidence that things would continue to improve.

He said: “May 29th has come to stay as Nigeria’s Democracy Day, a day set aside to reflect on our resolve to embrace democratic governance and ensure that there is no return to any form of undemocratic governance in Nigeria again.”

“Every Nigerian must celebrate this day with a sense of patriotism, nationalism and democratic spirit. We have a lot to celebrate when we reflect on the journey so far from 1999 to date. I, therefore, urge all Nigerians and friends of Nigeria to focus on the progress we have made during these years of unbroken democratic governance.”