Though it was not Nigeria’s first election, the June 12, 1993, election date has become a major public holiday of historical significance, Nigeria’s Democracy Day.
His spirits of selflessness, patriotism, and unity are worthy of emulation by all democratic leaders nationally and globally.
“Regrettably, we are now in an era where these foundational pillars of democracy are undermined by prevalent impunity and pervasive violence and bloodletting.”
Security forces have guarded critical assets in Ondo amid concerns that ongoing June 12 protests across Nigeria may turn violent.
The Buhari regime banned Twitter in a brazen attack on fundamental rights last week, prompting Nigerians to set aside June 12 for a larger, more organised wave of demonstrations.
