The President made the declaration while giving a speech at the Democracy Day celebration which held at the Eagles Square on Wednesday, June 12.<\/p>\n
He said, \u201cToday, I propose the renaming of the Abuja National stadium henceforth, it will be called Moshood Abiola National stadium\u201d.<\/p>\n
Buhari also spoke about what must be done to atone for the wrongs done leading to the annulment of the June 12 election.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs we all know, correcting injustice is a free requisite for peace and unity; as part of the processes of healing and reconciliation, I approved the recognition of June 12 as democracy day and invested the late chief Abiola and Babagana Kingibe with national honours as I did with late chief Gani Fawehinmi, the purpose was to partially atone for the trivial damage done in annulling the presidential elections of that year,\u201d Buhari said.<\/p>\n
President Buhari arrived in the Eagle Square on Wednesday at some minutes past 10am to commemorate the Democracy Day which held at the main square for the first time.<\/p>\n
The President received the state salute and joined in the general rendition of the National anthem.<\/p>\n
He also rode in a special inspection vehicle to inspect guards on parade and acknowledged cheers from guests present.<\/p>\n
Prior to Buharis arrival, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo had arrived at the venue, he (Osinbajo) to welcome some of the invited guests on behalf of the President.<\/p>\n
Nigeria is marking the first celebration of Democracy Day on June 12 today, and the Federal Government is marked the day with a ceremony at the Eagles Square in the nations capital.<\/p>\n
The ceremony, which featured a colorful parade, was attended by President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, leaders of the National Assembly, foreign leaders and diplomats.<\/p>\n
Todays Democracy Day has the added significance of marking 20 years after the return to civil rule in Nigeria.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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