Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has described June 12 as a defining symbol of Nigeria’s democratic journey, saying it represents both a painful history and the enduring strength of the people’s will. In a post shared on his Facebook page, Obi said the annual June 12 commemoration goes beyond remembrance, serving instead as a moment […]

As Nigeria marks another Democracy Day on June 12, thirty-three years after the election, attention once again turns to the South West geopolitical zone, the region that became…

Guest Columnist By Babajide sanwo-olu

JUNE 12 AND TRAVAILS OF NIGERIA’S DEMOCRACY

Commemorate June 12, Nigeria's Democracy Day, honoring MKO Abiola and celebrating the nation's resilient spirit and democratic journey.

June 12, Nigeria's Democracy Day, commemorates MKO Abiola's 1993 election victory. Discover its lasting significance for unity and democratic ideals.

Today, Friday 12th of June 2026, marks the 33rd anniversary of the historic “June 12” phenomenon of Nigerian democracy. On that day in 1993, Nigerians elected a new president…

As Nigeria commemorates June 12 Democracy Day, a pro-Tinubu group calls for unity, peace, and democratic values, reflecting on the nation's journey.

Today, I join millions of Nigerians across the country and in the diaspora to commemorate June 12 – a day

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has described June 12 as a defining symbol of Nigeria’s democratic journey, saying it represents both a painful history and the enduring…

SDP presidential candidate urges Nigerians to uphold democratic values on June 12 Democracy Day, ensuring the sacrifices of heroes are not in vain.

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, ahead of the 2027 polls, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to let the June 12 day celebration be a critical…

Every year, June 12 serves as a reminder of Nigeria’s democratic journey, a symbol of the people’s struggle for freedom, justice, accountability and representative governance. It…

Afenifere has described June 12 as the watershed of Nigeria’s democratic journey, saying it proved Nigerians’ resolve to take control of their destiny after 13 years of military…

Governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, in Lagos State, Mr Laja Adeoye, on Friday, commended residents of the state for their resilience, noting that June 12…