By Jude Opara
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), in the 2027 election, has admonished the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigerian people to let the June 12 they celebrate be a critical assessment of the nation’s political landscape.
Obi who was writing on his X handle also wants a repeat of the 1993 credible election in 2027.
He said, “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. It serves as an annual baseline for asking: Are our current elections as transparent as they were in 1993? Is the social contract being honoured? Are the institutions of governance truly serving the people?
“Ultimately, June 12 is a powerful blend of reflection and aspiration. It honours a fractured past while serving as a constant, foundational reminder of the immense power inherent in the collective democratic will of the Nigerian people.
“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.
“To understand what June 12 means to Nigeria, one must look at its history, its evolution, and its ongoing symbolism. A New Nigeria of true democracy is possible, he stated.
The June 12, 1993 election which was latter annulled by the military has been adjudged as the freest and fairest in the history of Nigeria.
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