Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Candidate for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to reference this year’s June 12 Democracy Day as a moment for critical assessment of the nation’s political landscape.
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate said Nigerians should demand a repeat of the transparency and credibility of the 1993 presidential election in 2027.
According to Ibrahim Umar, POMR Spokesperson who signed the statement, Obi made the call in a post on his X handle on Thursday morning.
“Today, we are observing a day that should mean a lot to us as a people who cherish democratic principles. Every year on June 12, the conversation inevitably turns to a critical assessment of the state of the nation,” Obi wrote.
He asked whether current elections are as transparent as those of 1993, whether the social contract is being honoured, and whether institutions of governance are truly serving the people.
Obi described June 12 as a blend of reflection and aspiration that honours a fractured past while reminding Nigerians of the power in their collective democratic will.
“For us in Nigeria, June 12 is not merely a date on the calendar; it is the emotional and structural bedrock of the modern democratic identity.
“Officially recognised as Democracy Day, June 12 carries deep historical, political, and social weight, representing both a monumental tragedy and the ultimate triumph of the collective citizen will,” he stated.
He added that understanding June 12 requires looking at its history, evolution and ongoing symbolism, and concluded that “A New Nigeria of true democracy is possible.”
