Democracy Day: Why I rejected Tinubu’s national honour – Ex-NADECO Activist Ralph Obioha

Author: NwaforPublished on: June 16, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Democracy Day: Why I rejected Tinubu’s national honour – Ex-NADECO Activist Ralph Obioha

Former NADECO activist and pro-democracy advocate Ralph Obioha rejected the national honour conferred by President Bola Tinubu during the 2026 Democracy Day celebrations. He cited the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of IPOB, and the worsening security situation in Nigeria, including terrorism and kidnapping. Obioha stated that accepting the award would be inconsistent with the democratic principles of justice and human rights he fought for. He urged Tinubu to pursue national reconciliation and respect for democratic values.

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