Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for a united national movement to “reclaim Nigeria for Nigerians” during his Democracy Day address on June 12. Marking the 32nd anniversary of the annulled June 12, 1993, presidential election, Atiku warned that the country is veering dangerously toward authoritarianism.
According to Channels, Atiku accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of using state power to entrench itself while neglecting the people. He claimed the government is silencing dissent and diverting national resources to political allies.
“Today, Nigeria teeters on the edge of a dangerous precipice,” Atiku said. “A creeping one-party dictatorship is replacing the democratic order we bled for.”
Atiku paid tribute to pro-democracy icons, including Chief MKO Abiola and Alhaja Kudirat Abiola, acknowledging their sacrifices. He framed the current struggle as a moral responsibility to protect Nigeria’s democratic foundation.
Atiku vowed to support efforts to unite opposition voices against what he described as authoritarian forces. He emphasized that this call to action is about restoring the people’s ownership of Nigeria.
“The time to rise is now,” Atiku declared.
Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu maintains that his administration upholds democratic principles and respects differing opinions.
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