Tag: June 12
Tinubu Supported June 12 Annulment, Not Part Of Pro-Democracy Struggle – Lamido
A former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu supported the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election and was not part of the early pro-democracy resistance that followed. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Saturday, Lamido said Tinubu, who was a senator under the Social Democratic…
Senate To Institutionalise June 12 Presidential Address
The Senate says it is considering a legislative move to institutionalise a presidential address every June 12, in recognition of the day’s historical significance. The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, disclosed this in an interview with reporters on Tuesday, stating that the Senate is hoping to prepare a bill to formalise the President’s speech…
Outrage Trails Babangida’s Regret Over June 12 Annulment
Former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, has publicly expressed regret over the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, admitting for the first time in his autobiography that Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola won the historic vote. However, his admission has triggered a wave of backlash from pro-democracy groups and political figures. Babangida’s…