GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, as a public holiday in commemoration of Democracy Day.
The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government.
The statement, which was signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani, said June 12 remains a significant day in the country’s history in honour of the courage, resilience and sacrifices of Nigerians whose efforts made democratic governance possible in this country.
According to the statement, the legacy of the heros continues to inform the values and responsibilities of the Nigerian state”, the government said.
The minister reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to the preservation of democratic ideals, including the rule of law, transparency, accountability and inclusive governance.
In another development, GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, in Ilorin on Wednesday, said that some governorship aspirants in Nigeria spend between N20 billion and N30 billion to secure electoral victory, warning that the trend poses a serious threat to democratic governance and fuels corruption in public office.
Delivering the inaugural High-Level Guest Speakers’ Series organized by the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies (CPSS), University of Ilorin, on the theme, “De-risking and Mobilising Critical Stakeholders for Peaceful and Credible 2027 Elections in Nigeria”, the EFCC boss said that huge financial resources deployed during elections often compel elected officials to divert public funds after assuming office in a bid to recover their investments.
He said that the huge financial outlay required to win elections often creates pressure on public office holders to divert public funds after assuming office, citing an example of what it requires to win a governorship election.
He said the EFCC remains committed to tackling vote-buying and other forms of financial inducement capable of undermining the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral process.
“The commercialisation of votes weakens the foundation of good governance because it compromises the political recruitment process. Leaders who buy their way into office are more likely to focus on recovering their investments rather than serving the public interest”, he said. READ MORE
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