The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has described June 12 as both a monumental tragedy and the ultimate triumph of collective will of the people.
Obi stated this on Friday in a post on his verified X handle
as Nigeria marks 27 anniversary of uninterrupted democracy.
The former Anambra state governor stated that every year on
June 12, the conversation inevitably turns to a critical assessment of the
state of the nation.
According to him, June 12 is a powerful blend of reflection
and aspiration, stressing that 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.
“today, we observe a day that should mean a great deal to us
as a people who cherish democratic principles.
“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?
“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. A new era of
true democracy is POssible,” he wrote.
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