奈及利亞慶祝民主日，全國放假一天
Nigeria celebrates Democracy Day with public holiday
Updated at: June 12, 2026 at 05:45 AM
每年的6月12日，奈及利亞都會慶祝民主日，這是一個為了紀念該國民主歷程的國定假日。
On June 12 each year, Nigeria observes Democracy Day, a public holiday that honors the nation's democratic journey.
這個日期深植於歷史之中，特別是1993年的總統大選，該次選舉通常被認為是該國歷史上最和平且公正的選舉。
This date is deeply rooted in history, specifically the 1993 presidential election, which is often considered the most peaceful and fair election in the country's history.
候選人MKO阿比奧拉(Abiola)和巴希爾·托法(Tofa)在競選中超越了種族和宗教的界線，以一種前所未見的方式團結了選民。
Candidates MKO Abiola and Bashir Tofa competed in a race that transcended ethnic and religious boundaries, uniting voters in a way rarely seen before.
儘管阿比奧拉領先，但軍政府廢止了選舉結果，導致了多年的政治不穩定，且令人遺憾的是，阿比奧拉在拘留期間身亡。
Although Abiola led, the military government annulled the results, leading to years of political instability and, tragically, the death of Abiola while in detention.
多年來，奈及利亞將民主日定在5月29日，以慶祝1999年向文人統治的過渡。
For years, Nigeria marked Democracy Day on May 29 to celebrate the 1999 transition to civilian rule.
如今，這個節日不僅僅是放假，更是奈及利亞人反思進步、慶祝平民治理，並倡導持續的問責制、透明度及更強大民主制度的時刻。
Today, the holiday is more than a day off work; it is a time for Nigerians to reflect on their progress, celebrate civilian governance, and advocate for continued accountability, transparency, and stronger democratic institutions.
它仍然是持續追求更美好國家過程中，強而有力的韌性象徵。
It remains a powerful symbol of resilience in the ongoing pursuit of a better nation.
