Democracy Day: ALGON Nat'l Chair, Hon. Abubakar Congratulates Nigerians

...says ALGON Ready to Support President Tinubu to Develop Nigeria

As Nigerians celebrate Democracy day today, the National Chairman of Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, (ALGON) and Chairman of Abaji Area Council, Alhaji Abubakar Umar Abdullahi said the nation's democracy has come of age.

Hon. Abubakar stated this in his message to Local Governments Councils of Nigeria as the nation celebrates June 12 as Democracy day.

Admonishing the Council Chairmen on need for focused leadership and people based governance,the National ALGON Chairman said "as grassroots leaders, the Chairmen have much role to play in ensuring the sustainability of the hard-earned democracy in the country."

According to him, the June 12 general elections is just like the last general elections which saw the election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a true reflection of the desires of Nigerians.

"June 12 will continue to remain a unifying factor for present and future Nigerian politicians" he added .

He also congratulated Nigerians for witnessing yet another celebration as he promised that ALGON will give the present administration under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu the necessary support and cooperation in bringing development to our dear fatherland.

He however recalled the immediate past administration of Muhammadu Buhari set aside June 12 as democracy day in the country ,as the federal government has already declared Monday this week as public holiday to mark the day.