“It is deeply regrettable that our current landscape reflects a troubling decline in electoral credibility, increasingly manipulated by those in power.
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has raised the alarm over what he described as Nigeria’s slide towards political dictatorship.
“Our political milieu has become corrosive; opposition parties languish in weakness, while the ruling party appears to manipulate internal processes to render them ineffectual. “This is not just a commemoration, but a tribute to the indomitable spirit and unwavering resolve of Nigerians who steadfastly believe in the potential of our homeland.
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