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Solidarity Forever :Our Rights, Our Lives

O-n this day in history, electorate gave the mandate. L-ords of that time annulled an election, an unfair decision to the citizenry, a decision without a reason. A-nnulment it was, that was the worst J-uggernauts!, were they? who were? I-ntention in doing that was in fact opposed D reams were shattered, some were battered, alas, others passed on E-mphasis on the struggle for Democracy is paramount, and one can not overemphasise the importance. O-verjoyed, to hear the announcement R emembrance at last, honours deserved I-n my time, some critics of politics are alarmed by the honours: honours long overdue A-ccolades: finally given, accolades deserved M-artyr: A Martyr is reborn I-s Mediocrity in our Democracy over and can we empower Democracy to overpower Mediocrity and sustain Democracy.? S-olidarity is forever, our rights, our lives E-mbrace our dreams, we breathe Happy Democracy Day Olajide Oribamise June 12 2018

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