June 12 recognition is a reminder we can defend our democracy – Gov Oyetola
Oyetola in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, on Friday described post-June 12, 1993, as the Nigeria’s longest democratic experience.
According to him, June 12 was a symbol of Nigerians’ collective resolve to set aside their differences and sentiments to achieve a collective vision in the face of the stiffest of oppositions.The governor congratulated President Buhari for actualizing “long yearnings of the people,” adding that June 12 was a reminder that Nigerians had what it takes to defend their democracy.
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