Day: June 12, 2025

Democracy Day: Nigerians Have Every Reason To Celebrate Despite Challenges

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Mariam Akinloye Nigerians have been told that they have every reason to celebrate the progress that has been made so far since the emergence of this Third Republic in 1999, despite the inherent challenges. Sen. Mikhail Adetokunbo Abiru, representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, said this in his statement commemorating the anniversary of June 12 Democracy Day. Democracy Day is celebrated in remembrance of the freest and fairest election conducted so far in the annals of Nigerian democracy journey which culminated into the emergence of this dispensation. “Today, I joined…

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Democracy Day: Rep. Benson Salutes Nigerians Enduring Spirit, Commitment Towards Sustaining Democracy

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Kunle Adelabu -Appreciates Ikorodu Constituents The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has saluted the resilience of Nigerians, both home and abroad, for their commitment towards sustaining democracy in the country. Benson, who is the Chairman, House Committee on Defense, also stated that the historic day is a significant one when Nigerians, irrespective of their background and beliefs, voted to entrench democracy but was disrupted by the military. The third – term lawmaker stated this in a statement today commemorating the 32nd anniversary of June 12 which has…

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June 12 Anniversary: Tinubu’s Leadership Reflects Fulfillment Of Long – Cherished Democratic Nigeria – Ijede Council Boss

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Kunle Adelabu The Chairman of Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba, has posited that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is entrenching good governance in Nigeria that he fought for with others following the annulment of June 12, 1993 elections. Hon. Gbadebo – Alogba who is seeking re – election as Ijede council boss, said in a statement marking the celebration of the annulled elections and charged Nigerians, especially Ijede residents on the need to recommit themselves to the ideals of democracy. “Today, we celebrate Democracy Day;…

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APC Chairmanship Candidate Calls On Igbogbo/Baiyeku Residents To Reignite June 12 By Participating Massively In Coming LG Elections

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Kunle Adelabu All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairmanship candidate in Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA) has charged residents of the council to reignite June 12 which is adjudged as the most free, fair and transparent in the history of Nigeria’s democratic process. Aroyewun said that they can do this by participating fully and coming out massively to vote in the forthcoming Local Government/LCDAs. He made the appeal in a statement commemorating the 32nd anniversary of June 12 when Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola won the Presidential…

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Nigeria’s Democracy: The Inevitable Implosion

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By S. O. K. Shillings By the theory of the Prague University, developed democracies avoid the universal suffrage in the choice of the ultimate leader because it ultimately leads to an implosion. The USA in particular avoids it by hearkening to the quest for involvement and taking it back by the reliance on the Electoral College. Thus, the people go to the poll for presidential election while they have actually elected an Electoral College of 538 people which then elects the President. Have we even bothered to ask: who are…

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