奈及利亞慶祝年度民主日
Nigeria Celebrates Annual Democracy Day
Updated at: June 12, 2026 at 12:15 AM
每年6月12日，奈及利亞都會慶祝民主日，這是一個公眾假期，用以紀念該國邁向文人政府的歷程以及其人民的韌性。
Every year on June 12, Nigeria observes Democracy Day, a public holiday that honors the nation's journey toward civilian governance and the resilience of its people.
這個日期承載著沉重的歷史意義，可追溯至1993年由阿比奧（MKO Abiola）與托法（Bashir Tofa）對決的總統大選。
This date carries deep historical weight, tracing back to the 1993 presidential election between MKO Abiola and Bashir Tofa.
該場選舉被廣泛認為是奈及利亞史上最自由公正的選舉，卻被軍事獨裁者易卜拉欣·巴班吉達（General Ibrahim Babangida）無預警地宣布無效，進而引發了長達數年的政治鬥爭。
Widely considered the freest and fairest election in Nigerian history, it was abruptly annulled by military dictator General Ibrahim Babangida, triggering years of political struggle.
多年來，奈及利亞原以5月29日來慶祝民主，該日紀念1999年回歸文人統治。
For many years, Nigeria celebrated democracy on May 29, marking the 1999 return to civilian rule.
然而，2018年時任總統布哈里（Muhammadu Buhari）將正式假期改為6月12日，以致敬1993年的選舉及那些為民主理想而奮鬥者所作的犧牲。
However, in 2018, President Muhammadu Buhari moved the official holiday to June 12 to pay tribute to the 1993 election and the sacrifices made by those who fought for democratic ideals.
如今，民主日是全國反思的時刻。
Today, Democracy Day is a time for national reflection.
這同時也是一個慶祝1999年以來所取得之進展的日子，並藉此重申集體承諾，為後代維持和平、團結及更強大的民主根基而努力。
It is also a day to celebrate the progress made since 1999 and to renew a collective commitment to maintaining peace, unity, and a stronger democratic foundation for future generations.
