The Action Alliance (AA) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure that his administration works to protect and defend citizens’ democratic
The national chairman of the party, Dr Adekunle Rufai Omo-Aje, made the call in his message to mark the 30th anniversary of the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential elections.
He added that the only way citizens’ longstanding aspirations and hope in true democracy, encapsulated in the long-drawn struggle against the annulment of June 12, can be met is when Nigerians can choose their leaders in a free, fair, and transparent process devoid of violence and ethnic and religious hatred.
“While it is important to recognise and honour the heroes of this remarkable struggle, as past regimes have done, we believe that far more important is the need for Nigerians to fully enjoy their democratic rights in the selection of who governs them.” “It has been over 24 years since democratic rule was restored in Nigeria, but it is arguable whether the form of governance that exists in Nigeria today can be described as a democracy or simply civilian rule,” he stressed.
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