An All Progressive Congress (APC) chieftain in Oyo State, Mr Abiodun Ladepo, has urged Nigerians to collectively participate in politics for the growth and development of the country.
Ladepo made the plea while speaking to newsmen at the launch and public presentation of two books he co-authored with his wife, Toyin, on Saturday in Ibadan.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the books are: “A Journey” and “Cobbles in Her Path”.
Currently serving in the U.S Army as a Diplomat to Vienna, Austria, Ladepo stated that stability of the country required collective efforts of the people and not the politicians alone.
According to him, Nigeria has remained the same and where it is today because there is something in the nation’s system hindering people from doing the right thing after assuming office.
He said, “We need more brilliant people in politics. If you are a critic of the government, you should also invest in making the nation great.”
Ladepo noted that major lessons to learn from his books was that people needed to prepare for their lives and persevere and remain focussed.
He added that politicians were not smarter than all the people, pointing out that they too were just human beings.
Also speaking at the event was Sen. Abdulfatai Buhari (APC-Oyo North), who was Chairman of the occasion.
Buhari commended the authors for their ideas, saying that the books would touch the lives of many Nigerians.
According to him, one of the biggest problems facing Nigeria was the non-implementation of the laws. He also urged political leaders to change their orientation toward book reading.
Mr Michael Olatubosun while reviewing the books, said that they were simple and amazing.