June 12: Afenifere urges stakeholders to collaborate in deepening Nigeria’s democracy
The pan- Yoruba soci-cultural organisation, Afenifere, has urged all compatriots, particularly the civil society groups, to collaborate with other progressive forces to deepen democratic practice and processes in Nigeria.
Leader of the organization, Pa Reuben Fasorabti, in a congratulatory message to mark Democracy Day on June 12, said the anniversary was to remind Nigerians that irrespective of ethnic or religious inclinations, they could work together in tackling the challenges facing the country
The Afenifere leader said he was confident that with the right attitude, visionary leadership and patriotic citizenry, Nigeria could attain the heights envisioned by its leaders, who fought for independence.
He said while the people celebrate sustained democratic rule in the country on this auspicious occasion, they should also be reminded that democratic practice remains a work in progress.
Fasoranti described Nigeria’s democracy as a work in progress and called for the support of all stakeholders to grow it.
The Afenifere leader said deepening democratic practice in the county was for the benefit of this generation and generations yet unborn.
“As another Democracy Day is being observed on June 12, 2025, I, on behalf of Afenifere Worldwide, wish to heartily congratulate Nigerians on this momentous milestone. It is a milestone because it represents the day democracy and civil rule were reclaimed and restored in Nigeria, after a prolonged, destabilising military rule.
“Without doubt, the sustained and uninterrupted democratic rule since 1999, is a product of the sacrifices and commitment of our heroes and heroines in the civil society groups, and other well-meaning compatriots, who along with Afenifere, coalesced into the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) to constitute the vanguard of progressive forces that ensured the restoration of democracy and the birth of the fourth republic.”
Fasoranti said this year’s Democracy Day was the second in the life of the administration of President Bola Tinubu.
He commended President Tinubu for embarking on road projects to further connect the country and ease economic growth.
