June 12: Nasarawa Deputy Governor lauds Buhari

Mr Silas Agara, the Deputy Governor of Nasarawa state has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for deepening Nigeria’s democracy by declaring June 12, as Democracy Day.

Agara stated this in a statement signed by his media aide Mr Godspower Ede and made available to newsmen in Lafia on Thursday.

According to the statement, the move by Buhari has shown that he is an advocate of fairness and justice as well as been sensitive to the yearnings of the electorate.

“I wholeheartedly commend the decision of the President which I see as a credible move to deepen democracy in Nigeria.

“The decision has solidified his status as an unflinching advocate of democracy, fairness and justice,” he added.
Agara said the decision has finally resolved a sensitive issue that had torn many Nigerians apart for so long.

“We are aware of the issues and sentiments that trailed the June 12 poll, leading to its cancellation in spite of the fact that it was described by local and international observers as the freest, fairest and most peaceful election ever held in Nigeria.

“Yet Buhari, a Nigerian of Northern extraction has shown true statesmanship and unequalled leadership by healing the wounds of the past in declaring June 12, as Nigeria’s Democracy Day,” he said.

Agara also applauded the posthumous conferment of Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR), on Late Chief MKO Abiola, the acclaimed winner of the June 12 poll.

“The President has proven that he is a leader who is fair to all and sensitive to the yearnings of the people,’’ he said.

Agara urged all Nigerians irrespective of religious, tribal or political affiliation to rally round Buhari in his quest to take the country to a greater height.