No Federal Public Holiday On June 12 This Year, Says Presidency
In a tweet on Friday, the
Federal Government said while it will not be marked this year, June 12 “in
future years will replace May 29th as a national public holiday in celebration
of Nigeria Democracy Day.”
The President had made the
declaration on Wednesday, in honour of the late businessman and politician,
Moshood Abiola, who ran for presidency on June 12, 1993.
He also conferred a
posthumous GCFR title on him as the presumed winner of the election.
The Federal Government
has announced that June 12 this year will not be marked as a public
holiday following its declaration as the new Democracy Day.
In a tweet on Friday, the
Federal Government said while it will not be marked this year, June 12 “in
future years will replace May 29th as a national public holiday in celebration
of Nigeria Democracy Day.”
The President had made the
declaration on Wednesday, in honour of the late businessman and politician,
Moshood Abiola, who ran for presidency on June 12, 1993.
He also conferred a
posthumous GCFR title on him as the presumed winner of the election.
In a tweet on his official
handle, he explained why June 12 will replace May 29. He noted that June 12 is
a more symbolic day.
NOTICE:
There have been questions regarding whether or not there will be a FEDERAL public holiday on June 12, 2018.
The answer is NO.
Presidential Order says June 12 “in FUTURE YEARS will replace May 29th as a National Public Holiday in celebration of Nigeria Democracy Day.”
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Press release said "henceforth " your tweet said "future years " am I not confused like this? Why are contradicting yourself. Can't you wait till future years to make the switch? Abi you need the vote laou laou
What is confusing there. We've already had a democracy day this year on May 29th HENCEFORTH all others will be on June 12th. Can you have two birthdays in a year?
Confusing is the fact that JUNE 12 is still in the future as it is, and you are using henceforth , why not wait till we approach next democracy day?
Oga...read the press release...don't be lazy
I had bro.... Future years could be next year, the one after or the other one beyond. Why not use definite term, why use a "future present tense" if you know what I mean?
This is true. It should state clearly
You can't decree June 12 Democracy Day and go on and denied us public holiday!!!!
It is the Buhari way. Change without Change.
Four things to do if PMB's June 12 declaration pains you..
1 ~ Challenge it in court!
2 ~ On June 12, go to work!!
3 ~ Dont vote for him again!!!
4 ~ Commit Suicide!!!!.
#TeamBuhari2015-2023!!!!!
Lame write-up 
The guy is obviously wack!
Really really wack 
He his really very wack and unstable
That guy don kolo
He don jogodo #OnACodeineDiet
Lol
U people should HV wait until after June 12 to make d announcement.
