Democracy Day: Firm urges Nigerians to defend democracy, lauds Tinubu

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Elipse International Limited, Mr Denzel Henry Akogwu, has called on Nigerians to reflect on the progress made so far. Akogwu said this year’s Democracy Day symbolised the victory of the collective will of the people, over dictatorship. According to him, the day reminds every patriotic Nigerian of the […]

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Elipse International Limited, Mr Denzel Henry Akogwu, has called on Nigerians to reflect on the progress made so far.

Akogwu said this year’s Democracy Day symbolised the victory of the collective will of the people, over dictatorship.

According to him, the day reminds every patriotic Nigerian of the struggles, sacrifices, aspirations, and resilience of our past heroes and heroines.

He added that democracy had brought about transparency and accountability in governance, vibrant political competition, expression of diverse viewpoints, and increased civic engagement among others.

Lauding President Bola Tinubu, Akogwu who is a mining genius said the heroic exploits of Tinubu, during the June 12, 1993 election crisis, in which he had to go into exile fighting the cause of democracy is commendable.

“As Nigeria celebrates Democracy Day on June 12, 2025, I honour President Bola Tinubu, a towering figure in our nation’s democratic journey,” he said.

Speaking further, Akogwu recounted how the late Chief MKO Abiola, the martyr of the June 12, 1993 election gave his life for democracy, thus inspiring President Tinubu’s resolute stand as a National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) activist fighting in the trenches.

“Tinubu’s courage helped to pave the way for the fourth republic. As an elected senator in 1992, Senator Tinubu displayed exceptional leadership until military rule disrupted his tenure.

“As governor of Lagos State from 1999-2007, his visionary policies in innovative tax, infrastructure development, and urban renewal, transformed Lagos into Nigeria’s economic heartbeat, earning him the title, ‘Architect of Modern Lagos.’

“President Tinubu remains one of the iconic personalities in the 26 years of the fourth republic.

“I congratulate Nigerians for sustaining democracy’s flame. May it continue to guide us towards national unity, development, and the realisation of Africa’s boundless potentials”, Akogwu said.