Nigeria: June 12 Not Democracy Day Yet, Clarifies AGF

Abuja — The declaration of June 12 as a public holiday was a mere statement of desire by President Muhammadu Buhari, said Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami.

He made the clarification, yesterday, after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, as he fielded questions on whether Buhari's declaration contravened the Public Holiday Act.

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