Kunle Adelabu
The Chairman, Nigerian Majority Leaders Forum and Majority Leader, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade, has described June 12 as a milestone in the country’s journey to the current democratic dispensation.
President Muhammadu Buhari had, in 2018, declared June 12 as the Democracy Day in Nigeria.
The June 12, 1993 General Elections, which was annulled by the military junta, has been widely acclaimed to be the freest and fairest election in Nigeria.
The election was said to have been won by late Bashorun Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola.
In a statement titled, ‘June 12: Democratic Day – The Marking of A Democratic Milestone’, signed by Hon. Agunbiade, in commemoration of the anniversary of June 12, the lawmaker charged Nigeians not to forget the purpose of the day.
“Every year, we celebrate democracy day as a milestone in our democratic dispensation as a nation, but; as we mark this year’s anniversary, we should not forget the purpose, the gains and the challenges we face as a people”, said Hon. Agunbiade who is representing the Ikorodu Constituency in the Lagos Assembly.
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Agunbiade, who was a Students’ leader and pro – democracy activist during the dark period of the military, also charged Nigerians to embrace unity in order to achieve greatness.
“Let’s embrace our freedom, recognise our voice and dignify our unity in diversity as we move into another political sojourn.
“Let’s move the state and country towards greatness in every sector and promote good governance with utmost peace and tranquility.
“May the Almighty God direct our noble cause, guide our leaders right, help our youths to know the truth and may the labour of our past heroes not be in vain.
“Happy Democracy Day. God Bless Lagos State. God bless Federal Republic of Nigeria”.
