The APC Senatorial Candidate for Plateau Central, Chief Hon. David Bitrus Barji Kasuwa, has called for peace, unity, tolerance and responsible political engagement as Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary.
Barji made the call in his Independence Day and New Month message to Nigerians on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
He thanked God for how far the country has come and prayed for continued strength, wisdom and unity for Nigeria, its leaders and citizens.
The Plateau Central senatorial candidate also called on political actors and other stakeholders to demonstrate maturity, tolerance and understanding as the country enters the campaign and electoral season.
Barji stressed the importance of peaceful democratic participation and responsible engagement, particularly during a period of heightened political activities.
He said:
“May God continue to strengthen Nigeria, our leaders, and every citizen, and grant us the wisdom, maturity, and unity needed to build a better nation.”
Barji further prayed that God would grant leaders, citizens, political actors and all stakeholders wisdom, peace, tolerance and understanding throughout the campaign and electoral season.
He expressed hope that Nigeria’s democracy would continue to grow stronger and that the country would experience peace, progress, justice and prosperity.
“May our democracy continue to grow stronger, and may Nigeria experience peace, progress, justice, and prosperity,” he added.
The APC candidate wished Nigerians a happy Independence Day and a peaceful, productive and prosperous month of October.
