President Bola Tinubu will now deliver his Democracy Day address at a joint session of the National Assembly, cancelling the earlier scheduled nationwide broadcast.
President Bola Tinubu has cancelled his previously scheduled nationwide broadcast for Nigeria’s 26th Democracy Day anniversary, opting instead to address the nation from the National Assembly chambers.
Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations, confirmed the development in a statement on Wednesday, citing the president’s attendance at a joint session of the National Assembly on June 12.
“Due to President Bola Tinubu’s scheduled attendance at the National Assembly Joint Session, the Presidential National Broadcast on June 12 has been cancelled. President Tinubu will deliver his address from the National Assembly,” Imohiosen said.
A separate notice earlier sent to journalists confirmed the cancellation of the military parade traditionally held to mark Democracy Day.
Signed by Abdulhakeem Adeoye on behalf of the SGF’s office, the notice stated that Tinubu would attend the joint session at 12 noon and also participate in a public lecture at 4 p.m.
Other activities marking the celebration will proceed as planned.