{"id":46012,"date":"2021-06-13T06:23:08","date_gmt":"2021-06-13T05:23:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/?p=46012"},"modified":"2021-06-13T06:23:50","modified_gmt":"2021-06-13T05:23:50","slug":"why-i-made-june-12-democracy-day-buhari","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2021\/06\/13\/why-i-made-june-12-democracy-day-buhari\/","title":{"rendered":"Why I made June 12 Democracy Day &#8211; Buhari"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed why he changed the nation\u2019s Democracy Day from May 29 to June 12.<\/p>\n<p>Buhari said his decision was not about the sacrifices of those who fought to enthrone democracy alone but also to demonstrate the administration\u2019s commitment to satisfy the aspirations of the people and create an environment for democracy to be an accepted way of life.<\/p>\n<p>The President stated this on Saturday in his nationwide broadcast to Nigerians to mark the 2021 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2021\/06\/12\/full-text-of-president-muhammadu-buharis-2021-democracy-day-speech\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Democracy Day<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>He said he remained committed to providing an enabling environment for a free, fair and credible electoral system.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy commitment to bequeathing a sustainable democratic culture remains resolute, my pursuit of a fair society remains unshaken and my desire to see that Nigeria remains a country for each and every one of us has never been stronger.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn responding to the challenges that this period imposes on us, government also recognises the need to acknowledge notions of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2021\/05\/09\/igbo-systematically-marginalised-since-civil-war-shehu-sani\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">marginalisation<\/a> and agitations for constitutional amendments among various segments of our population.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile this government is not averse to constitutional reform as part of our nation building process, everyone must understand that the primary responsibility for constitutional amendments lies with the National Assembly.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis body which, as I said, is the arm of government responsible for constitutional changes has concluded the preliminary stages of amending and improving our constitution in a way that the majority of Nigerians will be happy with.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGovernment is, however, willing to play a critical role in the constitutional amendment process without usurping the powers of the National Assembly in this regard.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a nation, we have come very far from where we started and we are getting incrementally closer to where we ought to be.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOvercoming the present challenges is but one of a necessary process that we have to undergo as a nation so that we can come out stronger. The day I joined the Nigerian Army I was prepared to lay down my life for Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs your President, I remain ever committed to upholding and defending Nigeria\u2019s corporate existence.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn adhering to the Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy notably section 14(2)(b) I shall do all within my power to ensure that the Security and welfare of the people remain the primary purpose of government.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed why he changed the nation\u2019s Democracy Day from May 29 to June 12. 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