BY Mayowa Tijani
In what would go down in history as one of the greatest demonstrations of civil freedom, Scotland has rejected the opportunity to become a sovereign nation by voting to stay with the United kingdom in Thursday’s referendum.
The better-together team won the election with about 55% of the 4.2 million votes cast, leading the poll in 30 of the 32 councils, with independent Scotland leading in just Glasgow and Dundee.
Already, Alex Salmond, the first minister of Scotland and a lover of independent Scotland, has conceded defeat, saying it was a “triumph for the democratic process”.
On the other hand, Alistar Darling, one of the leaders of the better-together campaign, did not just accept victory but he is also urging Scots to face the challenges that the referendum would bring for Scotland as one.
“Come Scotland, let’s get on with it together, you have chosen unity over division,” Darling said.
“As we celebrate, let us also listen; you represent the majority of opinion and your voices have been heard; the silent have spoken.”
The most participated voting process in UK history had 97% of the nation eligible to vote, with the age for voting being lowered to give room to the 16-year-old.
Many condemned David Cameron for giving Scots such huge opportunity to allow the younger generation vote, but today, he may just be a better leader for it.
The Scot have decided that it is better to keep a 307-year-old union,than to face the prosperity or uncertainty that comes with the divorce.
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