President Bola Tinubu has cancelled the national broadcast initially planned for Thursday morning to mark Nigeria’s Democracy Day on June 12.
A brief statement released Wednesday by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) had earlier announced the President’s intention to address the nation. However, a later update from the same office confirmed the cancellation.
The notice, signed by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations at the OSGF, explained that the broadcast was shelved due to President Tinubu’s scheduled participation in the Joint Session of the National Assembly on Democracy Day.
A revised schedule for the 2025 Democracy Day celebrations has been released in a statement signed by Abdulhakeem Adeoye on behalf of the Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF).
Key updates include:
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Presidential National Broadcast: Cancelled
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Democracy Day Parade: Cancelled
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National Assembly Joint Session: President Tinubu to address the session at 12:00 p.m.
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Public Lecture: Scheduled for 4:00 p.m. at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja
The theme of the lecture is “Consolidating on the Gains of Nigeria’s Democracy: Necessity of Enduring Reforms.” According to the organizing committee, coverage of the event will be restricted to accredited State House correspondents.
In a notable departure from tradition, President Tinubu will deliver his Democracy Day message during the National Assembly Joint Session rather than through the usual national broadcast. The move reflects a shift in the day’s observance, as citizens await his remarks on governance and the future of democratic reforms in Nigeria.
