Youths representing a coalition of pro-Tinubu and Governor Hyacinth Alia support groups took to the streets of Makurdi, the Benue State capital, on Thursday, June 12, in a vibrant show of support for the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Alia.
The mass rally, held to coincide with Nigeria’s Democracy Day celebrations, drew hundreds of young men and women who marched along major roads in Makurdi, chanting solidarity songs and waving flags, placards, and banners bearing messages of loyalty and endorsement.
Organized under a broad alliance of political support networks loyal to both leaders, the rally aimed to demonstrate grassroots confidence in their governance and to publicly express readiness to back their second-term ambitions should they decide to run again.
Rally Ends at Government House Roundabout
The peaceful procession ended at the major roundabout leading to the Benue State Government House, where participants converged in anticipation of an address by Governor Alia or a senior representative. Though the governor had not officially declared his intention for a second term, the crowd’s messaging indicated strong encouragement for him to continue beyond his current tenure.
The demonstrators praised Governor Alia’s developmental strides across the state and applauded President Tinubu’s reform policies, particularly those targeting infrastructure and national economic stabilization.
Democracy Day Context
The rally took place on June 12, a day commemorated annually as Democracy Day in Nigeria, in honour of the historic but annulled June 12, 1993, presidential election, widely believed to have been won by Chief Moshood Kashimawo Abiola. The day has since evolved into a national reflection on the country’s democratic journey, civil rights, and electoral legacy.
For many of the demonstrators, the day was not only about remembering Nigeria’s democratic sacrifices but also about advocating continued democratic leadership through elected officials they believe in.
Post a Comment