President Buhari Declares June 12 Democracy Day

President Muhammadu Buhari, today, took to his official Twitter account to announce that henceforth June 12 will be regarded as democracy day.

In the statement, the President also said the presumed winner of the 1993 elections will be posthumously awarded the highest title in Nigeria GCFR. The vice presidential candidate Babagana Kingigbe will also be awarded the title GCON.

Late Human Right activist Gani Fawehinmi Is also awarded the title GCON, the statement signed by the president said.

Dear Nigerians, I am delighted to announce that, after due consultations, the Federal Govt has decided that henceforth, June 12 will be celebrated as Democracy Day.
We have also decided to award posthumously the highest Honour in the land, GCFR, to the late Chief MKO Abiola. pic.twitter.com/VyYftmvWKA

— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) June 6, 2018

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Chief Abiola’s running mate, Ambassador Baba Gana Kingibe, is also to be awarded a GCON.

Furthermore, the late Chief Gani Fawehinmi, SAN, tireless fighter for human rights & democracy, & for the actualization of the June 12, 1993 elections,will be posthumously awarded a GCON. pic.twitter.com/C8JXVgtZbz

— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) June 6, 2018

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In the view of Nigerians, as shared by this Administration, June 12, 1993 was and is far more symbolic of Democracy in the Nigerian context than May 29, or even October 1. pic.twitter.com/pSqjtKOMxk

— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) June 6, 2018

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June 12, 1993 was the day millions of Nigerians expressed their Democratic will in the freest, fairest & most peaceful elections since our Independence. That the outcome of that election was not upheld by the then military Govt does not detract from its democratic credentials. pic.twitter.com/MIyrMJ9Q1U

— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) June 6, 2018