The Long Shadow of June 12: Abiola, Power and Nigeria’s Democratic Struggle || Timilehin Kolade

Nigeria’s democratic history is a long negotiation between hope and betrayal, between the promise of collective self-rule and the reality of elite contestation over power. Few moments capture this tension as sharply as the presidential election of June 12, 1993—a watershed that was expected to consolidate Nigeria’s return to civil rule but instead became the…

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Democracy Day: Hon. Tolani Adigun Hails Nigeria’s Democratic Journey, Calls for Greater Citizen Participation

The Ibadan South-West Constituency I House of Assembly candidate, Hon. Tolani Adigun, has congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, describing June 12 as a defining symbol of the nation’s democratic resilience, sacrifice, and collective determination to uphold the will of the people.In a statement commemorating the national celebration, Tolani noted…

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