On June 12 yesterday.

Here's the full text of the speech delivered by President Buhari on the occassion of Nigeria's maiden June 12 'Democracy Day'.   President Buhari delivered the speech at an event that held at Eagles Square, Abuja. Protocols All Praise is due to GOD Almighty Who spared our lives to be present at this great occasion. We give thanks also that the democratic process has been further entrenched and strengthened. 2. Twenty years ago, a democratically elected government took over from the military in a historic transfer of political power for our country. 3. Today, we are privileged to mark the longest period of unbroken democratic leadership and 5th peaceful transfer of power from one democratically elected government to another in Nigeria. 4. Throughout the last four years, I respected the independence of INEC. I ensured that INEC got all the resources it needed for independent and impartial management of elections in the country. 5. All interested parties are agreed that the recent elections, which except for pockets of unrest, were free, fair and peaceful. 6. I thank all the people who worked for our party, who campaigned and who voted for us. I thank my fellow Nigerians, who, since 2003 have consistently voted for me.