President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for im 2026 Democracy Day message, celebrate say Nigeria don do 27 years of civilian government.

E tok say im go continue with economic changes and security work, and e give national honors to plenty activists and military men wey fight for June 12.

Tinubu say Nigeria don experience di longest time of civilian rule without interruption since dem return to democracy on May 29, 1999. E tok say political palava now dey settle for court and parliament, not by fighting.

“Today, we celebrate not only democracy but also the enduring Nigerian spirit,” Tinubu tok. “For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians don choose their leaders by voting, we see peaceful handover of power, and we settle disagreements for courtroom and legislative house—not by violence.”

Di people wey go get national honors include two former editors of The Guardian, Lade Bonuola and Femi Kusa.

Oda pipo be: Barrister Ayoka Lawani; Tunde Fagbenle; Oladele Alake; Olatunji Bello; Louis Odion; Segun Babatope; Sam Omatseye; Sir Ademola Osinubi; Bola Bolawole; Debo Adeniran; Chief Ayo Opadokun; Chief Ralph Obiora; Ose Osayande; Barrister Osa Director; Prof. Sylvester Odion-Akhaine; Dr Arthur Nwankwo (after death); Dr Osagie Obayuwana; Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin; Barrister Titus Mann; Joe Igbokwe; Richard Akinnola; Ben Charles-Obi (after death); George Mbah; Dr Niran Malaolu; Major-General Ishola Williams (retired); Femi Aborisade; Jenkins Alumona; Gbemiga Ogunleye; Muyiwa Adekeye; Babajide Kolade-Otitoju; Ike Okonta.

Tinubu still beg National Assembly, judges, media, and civil society groups make dem continue to defend democracy. E tok say criticism and disagreement still be big part of democracy.

To young Nigerians, Tinubu tell dem make dem use their talent and hope for di country. E encourage dem to build business, find work, and take part for democracy.

Di President thank soldiers, police, and intelligence people for their sacrifice. E also thank traditional rulers, religious leaders, and community heads for helping peace and unity for Nigeria.

Tinubu talk plenty about security wahala, especially di recent kidnapping of pikin for Oyo and Borno states. E say dis one don put shade on this year Democracy Day celebration.

“Though this year’s mood don spoil because dem kidnap our pikin for Oyo and Borno, we still get hope say dem go come back safely,” e tok.