A chieftain of All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr. Ololade Kehinde has congratulated Nigerians as the nation marks its 62nd  Independence Anniversary as a sovereign state, saying patriotism and selfless service are two qualities that can truly reflect the essence of the country’s Independence.

He also congratulated all indigenes of Ogun State on the celebration of  independence anniversary.

Ololade in a statement personally signed by him and made available to newsmen said that  Independence must not be lost on anyone, urging Nigerians to rededicate themselves to the pride and service of the nation as exemplified by her founding fathers.

He noted that there was need to rekindle the flame that ignited the determination of the founding fathers to fight for and obtain independence and the pride they had in serving the country adding that there was no better time than now to reawaken the waning glory of the nation.

The APC Chieftain said ''I  want to call on all Nigerians to renew faith with Nigeria as we add another year to our age. We will get better, we will be greater, of that there can be no doubt"

"Let me also seize this opportunity to call for togetherness, oneness and accommodation for all. We must accept the fact that none of us is as great as all of us.

"We thank God for the journey so far. We had challenges, we still have challenges but the Nigerian spirit of resilience will carry us on. I congratulate all Nigerians on, especially the residents of Ogun State on our 62nd Independence Anniversary.”

He also used the opportunity to call on Nigerians to vote candidates with track records in 2023,  saying that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains the right candidate.

Ololade also called on the residents of Ogun State to support Governor Abiodun's re-election bid.