Samuel Adesola, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, said he was among those who risked their lives for Nigeria to return to democratic rule in 1999.
He described himself as a direct and obvious beneficiary of the fruits of the struggle for democratic rule in the country.
Tinubu stated this in his nationwide broadcast to Nigerians to mark this year’s Democracy Day.
He said, “As president of this nation, I am morally and constitutionally bound to preserve this precious form of governance.
“Yes, we pay eternal honour to those who laid down their lives, sacrificing everything to pave the way for the nation.
“I stand uniquely placed in this regard. I was among those who took the risk to midwife the birth of our democracy. I am now a direct and obvious beneficiary of the fruits of those historic efforts.
“As President of this nation, I am morally and constitutionally bound to preserve this precious form of governance. I vow to do my utmost best to protect your rights, freedoms, and liberties as citizens of Nigeria.”
