Democracy Day: Senate President Akpabio Urges Unity, Resilience, Citizen Participation
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, vigilance, and active participation in nation-building as the country marks 27 years of uninterrupted democratic governance. In a statement issued by his Adviser on Media, Eseme Eyiboh, the President of the Senate commended Nigerians for their resilience and support […]
Text of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Democracy Day Address on Friday, June 12, 2026
Fellow Nigerians Today, we celebrate democracy and the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians have chosen their leaders through the ballot, witnessed peaceful transitions of power, and resolved disagreements in courtrooms and legislative chambers—not through violence. We have experienced the longest stretch of civilian rule in our history. Our […]