CORRIGENDUM:DEMOCRACY DAY NATIONAL HONOURS’ LIST

The Presidency has said Pa Reuben Fasoranti, the Afenifere leader, and Dr. Edwin Madunagu were incorrectly included in the Posthumous Category of the pro-democracy activists and national figures to be honoured for their significant contributions to the restoration of democratic governance in Nigeria in President Bola Tinubu’s speech delivered at the National Assembly today, Thursday, June 12, 2025.

A statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy), stated that, “Both distinguished individuals are very much alive and, therefore, should not have appeared in the posthumous category.

“We sincerely regret this oversight. We shall make the necessary corrections across all State House digital platforms.

“We appreciate your understanding.”

The full text of the Presidency statement:

DEMOCRACY DAY NATIONAL HONOURS’ LIST: CORRIGENDUM

During his Democracy Day address at the joint session of the National Assembly earlier today, President Bola Tinubu announced a list of pro-democracy activists and national figures to be honoured for their significant contributions to the restoration of democratic governance in Nigeria.

Under the Posthumous Award category, the names of Pa Reuben Fasoranti, the Afenifere leader, and Dr. Edwin Madunagu were incorrectly included.

Both distinguished individuals are very much alive and, therefore, should not have appeared in the posthumous category.

We sincerely regret this oversight. We shall make the necessary corrections across all State House digital platforms.

We appreciate your understanding.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President, (Information and Strategy)
June 12, 2025