Tinubu Silent On June 12? Aso Rock Scraps Democracy Day Broadcast Plan

The Presidency has officially confirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not deliver a nationwide broadcast in commemoration of Democracy Day.

Instead, according to the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu will address a joint session of the National Assembly today, June 12.

Onanuga noted that the President’s address will focus on Nigeria’s democratic evolution since 1993.

In his words: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will speak before a joint session of the National Assembly on Thursday, Democracy Day. His address will highlight the nation’s democratic progress, honour the champions of democracy, and outline his vision for a prosperous Nigeria that benefits all.”

Earlier reports from Naija News indicated that the planned national broadcast for June 12, part of Nigeria’s 26th Democracy Day celebration, has been cancelled.

This comes in addition to the Federal Government’s earlier decision to call off the annual military parade usually held to mark the occasion.

According to details from the Inter-Ministerial Committee overseeing the celebration, President Tinubu will instead participate in a special session with lawmakers at noon, where topics will include the State of the Nation, democratic reflections, and renewed calls for unity and reform.