Nigeria Marks 27 Years Of Democracy, INEC, Others Gear Up For Ekiti Polls

Nigeria marked 27 years of uninterrupted democratic rule since its return to civilian rule in 1999 on Friday, June 12, 2026.
President Bola Tinubu, governors, lawmakers, political parties, high-profile personalities and groups made speeches to commemorate the day.
They urged citizens to embrace unity, peace, patriotism, and democratic values, and paid tribute to the sacrifices of the heroes of the 12 June struggle.
President Bola Tinubu, in his address to the nation, charged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies and political parties to ensure peaceful, free, fair and credible governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states.
Tinubu, who warned tha...