Nigerian democracy

Nigerian democracy

“I Am Not a Deserter”: A Letter From Chief M.K.O. Abiola to Chief Gani Fawehinmi (5 July 1998)

Ìrántí Àtijọ́
In his final days, M.K.O. Abiola penned a powerful letter to Gani Fawehinmi, refusing to renounce his June 12 mandate. He stood by truth—even unto death ...
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Tinubu Honours Colonel Umar for June 12 Democratic Struggle

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President Tinubu confers CFR honour on Colonel Abubakar Umar for his role in the June 12 democratic movement, correcting earlier omission ...
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Is Nigeria’s Democracy at Risk from Politically Coerced Defections?

Ìkànnì Àlejò
Essay warns that coercive defections into Nigeria’s APC erode democratic opposition, debate and risk a slide towards single party dominance ahead of 2027 ...
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June 12 honours list sparks outrage, reflection by Dele Momodu

Policy & Governance
June 12 honours list draws mixed reactions as Dele Momodu declines outrage, reflecting on legacy, personal blessings and Nigeria’s democratic future ...
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Democracy Day sparks backlash over president’s missed call for unity

Politicians
Democracy Day address disappointment as Tinubu mocks opposition, ignores justice demands, and fuels discontent over Rivers crisis in solemn national moment ...
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President Tinubu Commends Buhari, Other Democracy Heroes on June 12

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President Bola Tinubu paid tribute to former president Muhammadu Buhari for instituting June 12 as Democracy Day and honoured numerous heroes who fought for Nigeria’s democracy ...
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Uba Sani’s Role in Democracy, National Development Celebrated at The National Honour CON Award

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National honour CON award recognises Uba Sani’s pivotal role in Nigeria’s democratic struggle and his unwavering commitment to national development and public service ...
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Rivers political crisis: Democracy under threat as Dickson slams Tinubu

South South
Senator Seriake Dickson blasts Tinubu’s silence on Rivers political crisis, warning of creeping autocracy on Nigeria’s Democracy Day ...
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Wike says PDP will survive as stakeholders rally behind opposition revival

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FCT Minister Nyesom Wike expresses confidence in PDP’s survival, urging party unity during a strategic meeting with key stakeholders across Nigeria in Abuja ...
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June 12 protests questioned by Oduduwa Integrity Association amid calls for unity, prayer

Ètò-Òrò
Oduduwa Integrity Association questions the motives behind June 12 protests in Nigeria, urging Yorubas to honour Chief M.K.O. Abiola’s legacy through unity and prayer, not demonstrations ...
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