Nigeria Democracy Day Calls
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Nigerian leaders and civil society groups marked Democracy Day by calling for unity, security, and accountability, while warning of democratic backsliding. In Abia, the APC praised President Bola Tinubu's reforms, and in Kaduna, 97 inmates were released under a mercy prerogative.
Abia APC hails Tinubu's reforms on Democracy Day
- The Abia State chapter of Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC) praised President Bola Tinubu's administration on Democracy Day. - The party commended Tinubu's reforms for strengthening democracy and national development, acknowledging potential temporary hardships. - Abia APC urged citizens to support federal policies and remain committed to democratic values, national unity, and developmen…
Kaduna Governor Frees 97 Inmates Under Mercy Prerogative on Democracy Day
- Kaduna Governor Uba Sani released 97 inmates on Democracy Day, exercising the Prerogative of Mercy. - The releases aim to balance justice with rehabilitation, citing socio-economic hardship as a fac…
Nigeria's Democracy Day: Leaders Demand Unity, Security, and Accountability
- Nigerian leaders marked the nation's Democracy Day on June 12, calling for unity and improved security. - Prominent figures including Afenifere, Peter Obi, and governors demanded accountability and …
Democracy Day: Leaders, CSOs Warn of Democratic Backslide, Demand Reforms
- Nigerian leaders, civil society groups, and traditional rulers marked 27 years of uninterrupted democracy with warnings about democratic backsliding. - Concerns were raised about rising insecurity, …