President Bola Tinubu has cancelled the earlier scheduled nationwide broadcast in commemoration of Nigeria’s 26th Democracy Day anniversary.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Director of Information and Public Relations, Segun Imohiosen, explained that the change in plans was due to the president’s scheduled attendance at a joint session of the National Assembly on Thursday.
“Due to President Bola Tinubu’s scheduled attendance at the National Assembly Joint Session, the Presidential National Broadcast on June 12 has been cancelled. President Tinubu will deliver his address from the National Assembly,” Imohiosen said.
He added that “other scheduled activities to mark the day will proceed as planned.”
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Earlier, a notice sent to journalists had also announced the cancellation of the traditional military parade initially scheduled to commemorate the 26th Democracy Day on Thursday, June 12, 2025. No official reason was provided for this cancellation.
The notice further stated that the president will participate in a special joint session of the National Assembly later in the day at 12 noon.
Signed by Abdulhakeem Adeoye on behalf of the Director, Information & Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the notice outlined a revised programme for the day.
It read: “The Inter-Ministerial Committee wishes to announce the following developments on the 26th Democracy Day celebration:
- Presidential National Broadcast on June 12, 2025, at 7 a.m.
- No Democracy Day Parade.
- H.E. President Bola Tinubu is to attend the National Assembly Joint Session at 12 noon.
- Public Lecture on Democracy Day Celebration at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. Time: 4 p.m.
Theme: ‘Consolidating on the Gains of Nigeria’s Democracy: Necessity of Enduring Reforms.’”
The committee also noted that the public lecture will be covered exclusively by accredited State House correspondents.