October 1st is democracy day not may 29- COYA

A group, Coalition of Yoruba Autonomy, COYA, has faulted the celebration of Democracy day on May 29, advising that October 1, be adopted as Nigeria’s democracy day. He also lauded President Jonathan for declaring a state of emergency in Borno,Yobe and Adamawa states. Addressing newsmen yesterday in Lagos on what the group called “Negative spiritual significance of May 29 in Nigeria historical development”, President of the group, Ambassador Kunle Adeshokan, said “We, Coalition for Yoruba Autonomy, COYA, totally disagree with May 29 as Democracy Day in Nigeria. We rather opt for the usual October 1 as our independence- cum-Democracy day. May 29 has no meaning whatsoever to Nigerians, neither is it an election day. Endorsing the state of emergency in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states,Adeshokan said, “in other climes, no responsible or responsive government will fold its arms and allow such carnage to go at the expense of economically and socially oppressed society that is already battling the ills on ground”. “Our coalition, therefore, implores the President that if a state of emergency should be declared, it must be seen to be total, rather than giving political consideration.