There was sharp disagreement at the House of Representatives on Wednesday over President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to declare JUNE 12 as Democracy Day in Nigeria.
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While some of the House of Representatives members supported the move, others asked the president to rescind his decision.
Other lawmakers also kicked against the Honour given to Moshood Abiola, the acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election.
Some lawmakers who also spoke on the issue said there was need to ensure the rule of law was followed regarding the matter, while others spoke in favour of the president’s decision.
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Buhari had on Wednesday announced that Democracy Day will henceforth be celebrated on June 12 of each year.
The president said after due consultations, the Federal Government has decided that henceforth, June 12 would be celebrated as Democracy Day.
A statement signed by the president said for 18 years, Nigerians had been celebrating May 29 as Democracy Day, saying that was the date when for the second time in Nigeria’s history, an elected administration took over from a military government, adding that the first time was October 21, 1979.
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