Political leaders, stakeholders, activists to storm Lagos for June 12 Democracy day anniversary

Author: Urowayino JeremiahPublished on: June 7, 2026Country: Nigeria

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The Movement for Credible Elections (MCE) coalition and the June 12 Pro-Democracy Movement are organizing a commemoration of Democracy Day in Lagos. The event, chaired by former Commonwealth Secretary-General Chief Emeka Anyaoku, focuses on the 2026 Electoral Acts and the credibility of the 2027 elections. Special tributes will be paid to heroes and heroines of democracy at a breakfast session at the MKO Abiola Democracy Centre.

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