'One was called the National Republican Convention headed by Chief Tom Ikimi and the other he called Social Democratic Party headed by Chief Tony Anenih, both of whom are from Edo State. The two political parties were government funded.'
Painfully, I have asked you, my compatriots, to sacrifice a little more for the survival of our country. For your trust and belief in us, I assure you that your sacrifice shall not be in vain. The government I lead will repay you through massive investment in transportation infrastructure, education, regular power supply, healthcare and other public utilities that will improve the quality of lives – President Bola Tinubu’s first Democracy Day broadcast on June 12, 2023.
For the benefits of under-30 youths, June 12, 1993 was supposed to be the end of the electoral process that started in 1990 under the elongated transition programme of maverick military president, Babangida. He had established a two-party system for the country. One was called the National Republican Convention headed by Chief Tom Ikimi and the other he called Social Democratic Party headed by Chief Tony Anenih, both of whom are from Edo State. The two political parties were government funded.
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