In Nigeria, the Senate is proposing a bill to institutionalize a presidential address every year on June 12, Democracy Day.

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele announced the plan ahead of the 25th anniversary of Nigeria’s return to civilian rule, emphasizing the importance of reflection and national unity.

If passed, the law will require the President to deliver an annual speech marking the significance of June 12 in Nigeria’s democratic journey.

The move has sparked public debate, with some hailing it as symbolic and others calling for broader democratic reforms.