President Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivered a nationwide address on June 12, 2026, commemorating Democracy Day and reflecting on Nigeria’s 27 years of uninterrupted democratic rule.
Here is the full text of the speech:
Fellow Nigerians,Today, we celebrate not only democracy but also the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians have chosen their leaders through the ballot, witnessed peaceful transitions of power, and resolved disagreements in courtrooms and legislative chambers not through violence.
We have experienced the longest stretch of civilian rule in our history. Our democracy is not perfect, but it is ours, and we must continue to defend and strengthen it.
In the coming days, Ekiti and Osun States will hold elections. I urge INEC, security agencies, and all parties to ensure these polls are peaceful and credible.
Democracy fails when citizens doubt the process. To our National Assembly, Judiciary, the Press, and Civil Society: you are the
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