President Tinubu’s Full Speech On Democracy Day 2025

On Thursday, June 12, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivered a national address before a joint session of the National Assembly in commemoration of Democracy Day.

 “With profound honour, I stand before this joint session of our National Assembly; a parliament that embodies the will of the Nigerian people,” the President began, reflecting on Nigeria’s democratic progress and sacrifices made since the June 12, 1993 elections. 

He paid tribute to Chief MKO Abiola and others, noting: “The struggle was never the province of any one group or section of the country, it was pan-Nigerian in its conception and will be even more pan-Nigerian as we strive to perfect it.”

The President addressed recent fears about political dominance, firmly rejecting claims of seeking a one-party state. 

“At no time in the past, nor any instance in the present, and at no future juncture shall I view the notion of a one-party state as good for Nigeria,” he declared. 

Citing his own political history, he added, “In 2003, when the then-governing party tried to sweep the nation clean of political opposition… I stood alone… Even with all of that, they could not control our national destiny because fate is written from above.” 

He continued, “A greater power did not want Nigeria to become a one-party state back then Nigeria will not become such a state now.”

He pointed to key reforms already yielding results: “GDP grew by 3.4 per cent in 2024, with Q4 hitting 4.6 per cent, the highest quarter of growth in over a decade.” He emphasized programs like CREDICORP and NELFUND for youth empowerment and skills training. 

“This July, we will launch a bold new initiative to empower four hundred thousand young Nigerians, including youth corpers, with consumer credit,” he announced. “We must learn to produce and grow most of our food and we are on the path to achieving food sovereignty.” 

Looking ahead to the second half of his administration, President Tinubu urged the legislature to partner in driving national development. 

 “I ask you, the legislature, to join me as we enter the second half of our term to put forth innovative legislation that further encourages industrial development and job creation in our urban centres while also drafting laws that improve food security and production”.

He further spoke about the democracy of the country and unkind words spoken about him. 

“Democracy requires a fair degree of tolerance for harsh words and stinging insults. Call me names, call me whatever you will, and I will still call upon democracy to defend your right to do so. Mr. Senate President, Mr. Speaker, Distinguished Senators and Honourable Members”

“Our nation is not perfect, but it is strong. Our democracy is not invincible, but it is alive. And this means our dream of a prosperous, happy nation is still within reach and worth fighting for”. 

Watch the full speech to hear the President’s full remarks.


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