TEXT OF DEMOCRACY DAY NATIONAL BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU ON JUNE 12, 2023. Fellow Nigerians, It is exactly three decades today that Nigerians went to the polls to exercise their inalienable right to elect a President of their choice to lead the transition from military dictatorship to a representative government of the people. The abortion, by military fiat, of the decisive victory of Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola of the defunct Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the June 12, 1993, presidential election, up to that time, the fairest and freest election in the country’s political evolution, turned out,…
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AS Nigerians celebrate the 30th anniversary of the June 12, 1993 presidential poll, President Bola Tinubu has said that Nigerians must never take democracy for granted noting that the winner of the June 12, 1993 annulled president election, Chief MKO Abiola sacrificed his life for it. In his 1,467-word broadcast to the nation on Democracy Day, today, Tinubu, who noted that June “the abortion, by military fiat, of the decisive victory of Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola of the defunct Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the June 12, 1993, presidential election, up to that time, the fairest and freest election…
In Prof Humphrey Nwosu’s book, Laying the Foundation for Nigeria’s Democracy: My Account of June 12, shocking details of how the best election in Nigeria was annulled, were revealed. Some excerpts read: “EVENTS THAT TOOK PLACE BETWEEN JUNE 7 AND 12 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: Although the National Commissioners by the end of May 1993 had concluded the tours of the various states within their zones and came back with favourable reports of our state of readiness for the election, I as the Chairman of the Commission, to ensure hitch-free elections, insisted that they must return to the field. Consequently, from June…
Polaris Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members of its executive leadership team. Chinwe Iloghalu joins the Bank as Executive Director, Lagos and Corporate Banking and Martins Izuogbe joins the Bank as Executive Director, Service and Technology. These appointments are an important landmark in the delivery of Polaris Bank’s refreshed strategy, which is focused on technology and service as critical pillars for growth and is already delivering results, with deposit growth, an expanded product suite and service efficiencies all contributing to improved performance. The new management team is focused on positioning the Bank to compete strongly…
Nigerian music star, David Adeleke, fondly known as Davido, says he has been struggling with his voice. In a chat with TheNative, a Nigerian-based music magazine, the superstar revealed occasions when he lost his voice before stage performances. Davido, has always been criticized for his hazy and husky voice, but he disclosed that he had to learn to deal with the problem and ensure that it doesn’t affect his music. He added that his doctor, at some point, advised him against non-essential verbal communication. “He said: My voice is already husky, when my voice goes it’s so annoying. I like…
Polaris Bank has announced an exciting and available opportunity for its customers and prospects seeking a remarkable intercontinental holiday experience tagged: Cruise the Caribbean with Polaris Holiday Loan. The Bank said it was thrilled to invite its valued customers and prospects to explore the world in style and luxury with a term loan offer for an unforgettable intercontinental holiday cruise in Partnership with Goge Africa. Speaking on the holiday offer, Nduneche Ezurike, Polaris Bank’s Group Head, Brand Management and Corporate Communication, said “at Polaris Bank, we understand the importance of creating cherished memories and exploring new horizons. We…
Benue State Governor, Rev. Father Hyacinth Alia has cried out that the alleged massive looting of the government house in Makurdi by the immediate past administration led by Chief Samuel Ortom, noting that he was left with no single official car. Alia also stated that he inherited an empty treasury and a whooping huge debt profile of N187.56 billion accompanied by accumulated months of unpaid salaries and entitlements of civil servants and pensioners in the state. Governor Alia revealed this in a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary Mr. Tersoo Kula. The Governor was responding to calls by the…
President Bola Tinubu has suspended the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele, from office with immediate effect. This is sequel to the ongoing investigation of his office and the planned reforms in the financial sector of the economy, according to a statement on Friday by the Director of Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie Bassey. According to the statement, Emefiele has been directed to immediately hand over the affairs of his office to the Deputy Governor (Operations Directorate), who will act as the CBN governor pending the conclusion of the…
The President, Bola Tinubu, to make his first official broadcast on Monday as part of the June 12 celebration. George Akume, The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, at a press briefing in Abuja on Friday said the celebration would be on a low-key, which according to him, was a result of the recent presidential inauguration which was elaborately celebrated. Akunme said, that the activities lined up for celebration were the press briefing and the President’s address to the nation by 7am on Monday. He divulged “It is important to note that Democracy Day has been reviewed to be celebrated…
Infuriated by the ongoing demolition by the governor of Kano State, Abba Kabiir Yusuf, the immediate past governor of the state, Dr Umar Ganduje, on Friday, said he could have slapped his predecessor, Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, if he saw him in the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Ganduje was the immediate past governor of Kano while Kwankwaso was the Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, in the February 25 election and the two have become like cat and dog in recent years. Briefing State House correspondents after meeting behind closed doors with President Bola Tinubu, the visibly enraged…