Buhari To Lead 1m Nigerians In Democracy Walk

President Muhammadu Buhari will lead the 2018 edition of Democracy Solidarity Walk in Abuja, National Democracy Stakeholders Group (NSDG) has said.

The pro-democracy organisation said that the walk would also be led by governors in the 36 state capitals across Nigeria.

Kletsaint Akor, convener of the non-profit group said the walk, with the theme “Walk for Credible, Free and Fair 2019 Elections”, will take place on May 29 at the Eagles Square.

The walk, which is the fourth edition, is expected to attract over 1 million people nationwide.

“The 2018 edition of the annual Democracy Solidarity Walk will be led by President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja and the governors in each of the 36 states,” he said.

“It is expected to draw participation from all Nigerian democracy stakeholders, including representatives of the Nigerian Labour Congress(NLC), Trade Union Congress(TUC), political parties, National Orientation Agency, aspirants to elective political offices.

“Others expected to participate are the media, pro-democracy groups, civil society groups, development partners, students union representatives, Non-Governmental Organisations and ordinary Nigerian citizens whose best interests are served by credible elections.’’