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 All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Nigeria, has lauded President Bola Tinubu's administration, describing his reform agenda as crucial for national development and democratic strengthening. In a statement marking Nigeria's Democracy Day, the party's Publicity Secretary, Uche Aguoru, emphasized the significance of the day in commemorating Nigeria's democratic journey and the sacrifi…
Kaduna Governor Frees 97 Inmates Under Mercy Prerogative on Democracy Day
Kaduna Governor Uba Sani marked Nigeria's Democracy Day on June 12, 2026, by releasing 97 inmates from the Kaduna Medium Security Custodial Centre. This act of clemency, exercised under the Prerogativ…
Democracy Day: Leaders, CSOs Warn of Democratic Backslide, Demand Reforms
As Nigeria marked 27 years of uninterrupted democratic rule on Tuesday, prominent Nigerians, political leaders, traditional rulers, and civil society organizations issued stark warnings about the nati…