Day: June 13, 2025

June 12 Democracy Day: PDP Accuses Tinubu, APC of One-Party State Agenda, Urges National Resistance

Tolu Adebayo

June 12: PDP Urges Nigerians to Resist Tinubu, APC’s Alleged One-Party State Agenda As Nigeria commemorates June 12 Democracy Day, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a strong call to action, urging citizens to rise in defense of democracy against what it describes as the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s plot to establish a despotic one-party regime in the country. In a statement marking the 2025 Democracy Day, the PDP accused the APC-led federal government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of orchestrating systemic attacks on democratic institutions and freedoms, aimed…

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Tinubu Mocks PDP, Labour Party: “It’s a Pleasure to See You in Disarray”

Tolu Adebayo

Tinubu Mocks PDP, Labour Party: “It’s a Pleasure to See You in Disarray” Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivered a pointed jab at Nigeria’s opposition parties on Thursday, declaring it a “pleasure” to watch the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) in a state of disarray. The remark came during a joint sitting of the National Assembly to mark Democracy Day. Speaking before lawmakers, Tinubu welcomed defectors from the opposition into the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), urging inclusiveness within the progressive fold while taking direct…

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“I Never Stopped INEC from Registering Parties” — President Tinubu Clarifies on Democracy Day

Tolu Adebayo

“I Never Stopped INEC from Registering Parties” — President Tinubu Clarifies on Democracy Day Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has firmly dismissed claims that his administration interfered with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to halt the registration of new political parties. Addressing lawmakers during a special Democracy Day session at the National Assembly on Thursday, President Tinubu clarified the growing speculation, emphasizing that the electoral body has operated independently under his leadership. “I have never stopped the registration of any political party,” Tinubu stated, directly countering allegations…

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Democracy Day: Dickson Criticizes Tinubu for Ignoring Rivers Political Crisis

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

Senator Seriake Dickson, who represents Bayelsa West, sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu on Thursday for remaining silent on the escalating political crisis in Rivers State. He accused the Federal Government of supporting what he called a “military-style suppression of democracy.” Speaking to journalists after a joint session of the National Assembly commemorating Democracy Day, the former Bayelsa State governor expressed disappointment that Tinubu’s nationwide address failed to mention what he described as a “constitutional aberration” occurring in Rivers. “Happy Democracy Day to Nigerians,” Dickson began, “but we must ask ourselves:…

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Democracy Day: South-South Youths urges Nigerians to Make Peace

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

As calls for nationwide protests grow louder, the South-South Youth Amalgamation has urged Nigerians—especially the youth—to reject street demonstrations that could disrupt national unity and public peace. In a statement signed by its Convener, John Albert Clarkson, the group warned that poorly managed protests could deepen Nigeria’s already fragile political and social tensions. Clarkson expressed concern over what he described as a dangerous rise in inflammatory rhetoric and ethnic manipulation fueling unrest across the country. He encouraged Nigerians to prioritize peaceful dialogue over protests, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding national…

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Imo PDP Slams Uzodinma on Democracy Day, Cites Lack of Integrity and Transparency in Governance

Tolu Adebayo

Imo PDP Slams Uzodinma on Democracy Day, Cites Lack of Integrity and Transparency in Governance Owerri, June, 2025 – As Nigeria commemorates its 26th Democracy Day, the Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a scathing critique of Governor Hope Uzodinma’s administration, accusing it of lacking integrity, transparency, and adherence to democratic principles. In a press statement released to mark the occasion, the PDP’s Publicity Secretary, Lancelot Obiaku, urged Uzodinma to restore public confidence in democratic governance with less than three years remaining in his tenure.…

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Shettima Declares Tinubu as Heir to MKO Abiola’s Democratic Vision on June 12 Anniversary

Tolu Adebayo

Shettima Declares Tinubu as Heir to MKO Abiola’s Democratic Vision on June 12 Anniversary ABUJA, Nigeria – June, 2025 – Vice President Kashim Shettima has declared that President Bola Tinubu is carrying forward the democratic legacy of the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, whose mandate from the annulled 1993 presidential election remains a cornerstone of Nigeria’s democratic struggle. Speaking at a public lecture commemorating Nigeria’s 26th Democracy Anniversary at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja, Shettima described Tinubu as one of Abiola’s most trusted lieutenants, now tasked…

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Akume Honors Fallen Heroes: Nigeria’s Debt of Gratitude for Democracy

Tolu Adebayo

Akume Honors Fallen Heroes: Nigeria’s Debt of Gratitude for Democracy On June 12, 2025, George Akume, Nigeria’s Secretary to the Government of the Federation, emphasized the nation’s deep appreciation for those who sacrificed their lives to secure Nigeria’s democracy. Speaking in commemoration of Democracy Day, Akume highlighted the enduring debt of gratitude owed to these heroes, whose struggles paved the way for the democratic freedoms Nigerians enjoy today. Akume acknowledged the pivotal role of activists, journalists, and ordinary citizens who risked and lost their lives during Nigeria’s military era to…

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June 12: Atiku Abubakar Urges National Movement to Reclaim Nigeria for Nigerians

Tolu Adebayo

June 12: Atiku Calls for National Movement to Reclaim Nigeria for Nigerians Abuja, Nigeria – June 12, 2025 – In a powerful Democracy Day address, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar invoked the spirit of Nigeria’s historic June 12, 1993, election to rally citizens for a national movement aimed at “reclaiming Nigeria for Nigerians.” Speaking in Abuja, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart warned that the country is sliding into authoritarianism under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, urging Nigerians to unite in defense of democracy. Atiku’s message, delivered on the 32nd anniversary…

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The Tinubu We Voted For vs The Tinubu We Have Now

Tolu Adebayo

The Tinubu We Voted For vs The Tinubu We Have NowByline: Special Feature | June 2025 Introduction When Nigerians went to the polls in February 2023, many cast their votes for Bola Ahmed Tinubu, not just as a man but as a symbol of hope, experience, and change. Two years later, the same citizens are asking tough questions: Is this the Tinubu we voted for? THE TINUBU WE VOTED FOR: ✅ A Strategic Mastermind Many saw Tinubu as the political “architect of modern Lagos,” the brain behind APC’s dominance, and…

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Peter Obi Urges Tinubu to Emulate Yar’Adua, Jonathan in Saving Nigeria’s Democracy on June 12

Tolu Adebayo

Peter Obi Urges Tinubu to Emulate Yar’Adua, Jonathan in Saving Nigeria’s Democracy on June 12 LAGOS, Nigeria – June, 2025 – In a powerful statement marking Nigeria’s Democracy Day, Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, called on President Bola Tinubu to emulate former Presidents Umaru Yar’Adua and Goodluck Jonathan, whom he credited with safeguarding Nigeria’s democracy. Obi’s remarks, delivered in a national broadcast titled “Democracy in Decline: Reflecting on Two Years of Tinubu’s Governance,” highlighted concerns over the state of democratic principles under the current administration. Obi praised…

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