The Federal Government has once again cancelled the normal activities
lined up for this year’s May 29th Democracy Day celebration, especially
the usual colourful parade at the Eagle square, Abuja due to insecurity
According to a Presidency source in Abuja at the weekend, a mini-parade to mark the 14 years of democratic rule would be held at the Presidential Villa, Aso-Rock and attendance would be strictly by invitation.
It will be recalled that the usual ceremonial parade at the Eagle square was cancelled last year at the last minutes and a mini-parade was held at the villa amid tight security.
A visit to the Eagle Square Abuja,the usual venue for the event in the past shows that ,no preparation was being made towards the celebration
It was revealed that the cancellation was done at the federal level for some reasons and in national interest while state governors were at liberty to either hold or cancel the celebrations in their respective states depending on security situations there.
The Federal Government had already declared May 29th 2013 as a work free day across the country.
“ I can confirm to you that the usual activities to mark the Democracy Day have been cancelled because of the poor security situation in the country, no foreign Head of Government will want to come to Nigeria now for such a celebration, we have to take internal measures to avoid embarrassment, we still have many celebrations ahead,” a source declare
According to a Presidency source in Abuja at the weekend, a mini-parade to mark the 14 years of democratic rule would be held at the Presidential Villa, Aso-Rock and attendance would be strictly by invitation.
It will be recalled that the usual ceremonial parade at the Eagle square was cancelled last year at the last minutes and a mini-parade was held at the villa amid tight security.
A visit to the Eagle Square Abuja,the usual venue for the event in the past shows that ,no preparation was being made towards the celebration
It was revealed that the cancellation was done at the federal level for some reasons and in national interest while state governors were at liberty to either hold or cancel the celebrations in their respective states depending on security situations there.
The Federal Government had already declared May 29th 2013 as a work free day across the country.
“ I can confirm to you that the usual activities to mark the Democracy Day have been cancelled because of the poor security situation in the country, no foreign Head of Government will want to come to Nigeria now for such a celebration, we have to take internal measures to avoid embarrassment, we still have many celebrations ahead,” a source declare
Tags
Politics
Small time he will say he brought goodluck to the country...
ReplyDeleteWhy are u insulting someone who is anonymous you don't know his religous or cultural background and you sound so silly thinking you know him.
ReplyDeleteIt may very well be goodluck himself commenting oh or your mum...lols 9jerians and intolerance!smh
ReplyDeleteThis platform like many of its kind have become infiltrated by some undisciplined elements. Well,let us learn to be matured at least pretend about it. Brother Jona can cancel even nigeria's centenary anniversary if that will restore our peace
ReplyDelete