FG Has Ended ‘The Hypocrisy Of May 29’ – Falana

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Femi Falana, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration for declaring June 12 as the new Democracy Day. In a statement titled ‘In Celebration of Men of History’ and signed by him on Wednesday, the activist noted that the Federal Government has put an end to the “hypocrisy of May 29” proclaimed since the return to democracy.

President Buhari had announced that June 12 would replace May 29 to honour Abiola – the late presumed winner of the June 12, 1993, Presidential Election. He explained in a statement that the replacement was necessary because June 12 was more symbolic, as well as conferred a posthumous GCFR title on the late businessman and philanthropist.

Commending the President’s action, Falana said Buhari’s administration made history by honouring Abiola’s huge contribution to the restoration of democratic rule in the country. He added that by declaring June 12 Democracy Day, the Federal Government has officially validated the integrity of the fair and free election that was annulled in 1993.