Tag: June 12
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IBB accepts full responsibility for annulment of 1993 presidential election
Former military president, retired Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, on Thursday accepted full responsibility for the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election.
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A reckoning in June – By Azu Ishiekwene
It’s been 31 years since a seismic event triggered by the June 12, 1993 election nearly brought Nigeria to its knees. The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), M.K.O Abiola, was on the cusp of a resounding victory when the military government of General Ibrahim Babangida interrupted and later annulled the election.
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JUNE 12: Let’s remember sacrifices of those who fought for the democracy we now enjoy – Dafinone
The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone has called on Nigerians to take time out as the country marks 25 years of unbroken democratic rule to remember sacrifices of those who fought valiantly for the democracy we now enjoy. The renowned accountant, now a lawmaker while congratulating President Bola Tinubu, the…
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June 12: President Tinubu told to declare late Abiola president
Late Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola’s kinsmen who hail from Gbagura in Abeokuta, Ogun State, have urged President Bola Tinubu to declare him a democratically elected president.
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Peter Obi describes Tinubu’s fall as unfortunate
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 General Election has described the fall President Bola Tinubu suffered during the 2024 Democracy Day parade as unfortunate.
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June 12: Tinubu among heroes of Nigeria’s democracy – Benue NASS caucus
The National Assembly members, Benue caucus has described President Bola Tinubu as one of the country’s living heroes of democracy and an exemplary leader committed to democratic values.
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June 12: I am happy Tinubu became president – MKO Abiola’s wife
Mrs Tinu Abiola, wife of the late Chief MKO Abiola, has said she is happy to see that Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who was part of the June 12 1993 struggle, became president.
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June 12 highlights Nigeria’s commitment to democracy – Comrade Ike
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Press Corps, Comrade Grace Ike has extended heartfelt congratulations to all Nigerians on the occasion of this year’s Democracy Day celebrations. Ike said the annual celebration on June 12 highlights the nation’s commitment to democracy and honors the sacrifices made for the country’s democratic freedoms. “June 12 holds…
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June 12: Atiku blames APC for problems in Nigeria
As Nigeria celebrates 25 years of uninterrupted return to democracy, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has blamed the economic woes of Nigeria on the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
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June 12: DSS raises alarm of plots to ‘scatter’ Democracy Day celebration
The Department of State Services (DSS) has raised an alarm of plots to use protests to disrupt Wednesday’s (today) celebration of June 12 2024 Democracy Day.