ABUJA, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has canceled his planned national television broadcast for Democracy Day on June 12, 2025. The president will instead deliver his address during a joint session of the National Assembly.
The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation announced the change Thursday morning. “Due to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s scheduled attendance at the National Assembly Joint Session, the Presidential National Broadcast on June 12 has been cancelled,” the statement read.
Democracy Day Address Moves to Legislative Chambers
President Tinubu will now speak directly to lawmakers and the nation from the National Assembly chambers. All other Democracy Day events will proceed as originally planned.
The announcement came through a statement signed by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
Background on Nigeria’s Democracy Day
Nigeria celebrates Democracy Day on June 12 to honor the country’s democratic journey. The date marks the 1993 presidential election widely regarded as Nigeria’s freest and fairest election at the time.
President Tinubu uses his Democracy Day address to outline government policies and reflect on Nigeria’s democratic progress. This year he addresses the nation from the legislative branch rather than through a traditional broadcast.
The joint National Assembly session allows both senators and House of Representatives members to hear the president’s remarks simultaneously. Citizens can watch the proceedings on national television and radio stations.
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