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Nigeria Democracy Day

Nigeria ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Elections & Politics

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Nigeria's Federal Government has declared June 12 a public holiday to mark Democracy Day, honoring the sacrifices for democratic rule. Various groups, including civil society organizations and labor activists, are planning nationwide protests on the same day to address insecurity and hardship, while some leaders reaffirm their commitment to democracy and national unity.

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June 12 heroesโ€™ labour must not be in vain - SDP presidential candidate

- The Social Democratic Party presidential candidate urged Nigerians to recommit to democratic values and warned that the sacrifices of democratic heroes must not be in vain. - He highlighted June 12, 1993, as a defining moment and a reminder of the struggle against military rule, condemning the election's annulment. - The candidate stressed that honoring June 12 requires strengthening democratic โ€ฆ

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June 12 lives on!

- June 12, the date of the annulled 1993 presidential election, is now celebrated as Nigeria's Democracy Day, replacing May 29. - The 1993 election, won by MKO Abiola, is considered the freest, fairesโ€ฆ