What June 12 Should Mean to Us Nigerians
Today, we observe a day that should mean a great deal to us as a people who cherish democratic principles. Every year on June 12, the conversation inevitably turns to a critical assessment of the state of our nation. It serves as an annual benchmark for asking important questions: Are our elections today as transparent as they were in 1993? Is the social contract being honoured? Are the institutions of governance truly serving the people?
Ultimately, June 12 is a powerful blend of reflection and aspiration. It honours a fractured past while serving as a constant and foundational reminder of the immense power inherent in the collective democratic will of the Nigerian people.
For us in Nigeria, June 12 is not merely a date on the calendar; it is the emotional and structural bedrock of our modern democratic identity. Officially recognised as Democracy Day, June 12 carries deep historical, political, and social significance, representing both a monumental tragedy and the ultimate triumph of the collective will of the people.
To understand what June 12 means to Nigeria, one must examine its history, its evolution, and its enduring symbolism.
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It’s 27 days since Oyo children were taken.
It’s 27 days since Oyo children were taken.
It’s 27 days since Oyo children were taken.
It’s 27 days since Oyo children were taken.
It’s 27 days since Oyo children were taken.
SHOULD WE MOVE ON & FORGET THE KIDS?
Davido wore a customized jacket with the names of all the kids abducted by terrorists in Ogbomosho.
On the back of the jacket is written “bring them home”.
This is the jacket he is wearing before going on stage at the FIFA World Cup🔥
Good one, O.B.O!!!
This woman reports that her little niece was kidnapped last night. She has been appealing to the public to help her share this video incase someone may have seen the little girl.
Please help share this video.
Let’s help find this innocent little baby. https://t.co/M38K5N0mor
This useless incompetent Tinubu govt will continue to ignore this woman and those little children languishing in the terrorist dungeon if we say nothing and do nothing.
Please don’t let this woman die.
Don’t let those kids die.
Pls share this. I beg you.
LIVE IN ABUjA: Despite threats and the massive deployment of soldiers, we marched against Tinubu’s incompetence in handling insecurity and his obvious inability to rescue kidnapped schoolchildren. We made it clear—even to the soldiers deployed against us—that Tinubu must either ensure the safe rescue of these children or resign from office. #OccupyAsoRock #TinubuMustGo
INEC is manipulating the Voter Register.
INEC is manipulating the Voter Register.
INEC is manipulating the Voter Register.
INEC is manipulating the Voter Register.
INEC is manipulating the Voter Register.
They are systematically deleting the Voter Registration of certain demographics. Kindly rush to their portal & check to make sure that your CVR Registration is still valid & is found.
RETWEET MASSIVELY & SPREAD THE WORD!
This morning, I started to stay quiet because of the trolls attacking me. But if I stay silent, I fail the people I speak for. Criticism is necessary, our government must face accountability.