We could not have won the battle against military dictatorship without the irrepressible Nigerian journalists who mounted the barricades along with the pro-democracy activists. We celebrate them today, along with their media establishments such as The Punch, Guardian, National Concord, Tribune, The News/Tempo, and TELL Magazines. Military authorities proscribed these media establishments and jailed their journalists for standing for free speech and civil liberties.
Browsing: Democracy Day
ASHENEWS reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has warned Nigerians of plans by some groups to stage protests in some parts of the country.
ASHENEWS reports that the Niger state governor, Mohammed Bago has advocated for electoral reforms to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy.
“June 12, 1993, was the day millions of Nigerians expressed their Democratic will in the freest, fairest and most peaceful elections since our Independence. That the outcome of that election was not upheld by the then military Government does not detract from its democratic credentials,” he said.
ASHENEWS reports that the first Lady of Kebbi State, Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris has called on Nigerians to reflect on the sacrifices made by Nigeria’s past leaders and commit to strengthening democracy in the country.
ASHENEWS reports that as Nigerians celebrate Democracy Day, the Kebbi state governor, Dr. Nasir Idris says the diversity of Nigeria lies in the unity of citizens.
ASHENEWS reports that the former Vice president Atiku Abubakar has observed that democracy that is not committed to the principles of fidelity to the rule of the game, leaves the people prostrate to dictatorship tendencies.
ASHENEWS reports that a former Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar says that Nigeria’s democracy has remained in bondage.
The Senate Chief Whip, Dr Orji Kalu has emphasised the need for Nigeria to build institutions that would strengthen democratic virtues.
Mr. Abdullahi Yelwa, a Lecturer in the Department of Crime Management and Control (CMC), Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic, Bauchi State, has advocated that the late Chief MKO Abiola, be listed among the past presidents of Nigeria.