October 1: Nigeria yet to experience free and fair election – Atiku

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has stated that Nigeria is yet to have a genuinely free & fair election, 64 years after independence.

Atiku, disclosed this in an Independence Day message to Nigerians on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

According to him, “Our nation has traversed numerous tumultuous phases, yet the tenacity of patriotic citizens, bolstered by the solidarity of our international allies has fortified our resolve as a resilient entity.

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On this day, as we mark 64 years of nationhood, we take pride in the enduring establishment of democracy in Nigeria, highlighted by the longest period of democratic governance in our history.

While democracy has anchored our institutions in the principles of the rule of law, we have yet to achieve satisfactory progress in fostering political inclusivity & ensuring elections that are genuinely free and fair.

Our founding fathers united under a common cause, championing our independence through peaceful, political activism.