Coming 33 years after the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election that has come to symbolise Nigeria’s democratic struggle
June 13, 2026
MKO Abiola
By Luminous Jannamike, ABUJA
Security operatives fired tear gas at Democracy Day protesters in Abuja on Friday, triggering chaotic scenes around the Federal Secretariat where activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore collapsed during a march against insecurity, economic hardship and governance failures.
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