Democracy Day Bombshell: President Tinubu Cancels National Speech Without Explanation

President Bola Tinubu has cancelled the previously scheduled national broadcast for June 12, which was part of the events marking Nigeria’s 26th Democracy Day celebration.

The decision to cancel the broadcast was made because the president is expected to address a special joint session of the National Assembly on the same day.

This comes shortly after the Federal Government announced the cancellation of the traditional military parade usually held in commemoration of Democracy Day, which falls on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

According to the Inter-Ministerial Committee overseeing the Democracy Day events, President Tinubu will instead speak at the National Assembly at 12 noon. The session will feature discussions on national issues, Nigeria’s democratic evolution, and calls for unity and continued reforms.

Later in the day, a public lecture is scheduled to be held at 4:00 p.m. at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja.