Members of various pressure, advocacy and human rights groups are currently holding a peaceful procession to mark this year’s June 12 anniversary.
Under the umbrella of Osun Civil Societies Coalition, the Democracy Day Procession kick started at about 8am at Ayetoro Area of Osogbo, capital of Osun State on Wednesday.
The peaceful demonstration is said to be part of the activities to celebrate the 31st anniversary of June 12.
The members of the civil groups while displaying varying banners with the photos of late MKO Abiola, matched through Igbona, Old Garage, Olaiya, down to Adolak Event Hall, where a public lecture will soon be held.
They complained that there is hunger in the country and called on government to ensure that citizens enjoy fruits of democracy.
According to some of the placards they displayed, “Nigerians are Hungry, “We are Yet to Enjoy Fruits of Democracy, “Cows Are Not Citizens of Nigeria.”
The Point observed presence of security operatives at the scenes of the procession.
Some residents also joined the procession.
