The Nigerian Senate is actively considering significant legislative measures to institutionalise key aspects of Democracy Day, celebrated annually on June 12, reflecting on the day's profound historical importance. Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele announced that a bill is being prepared to formally mandate a presidential address to the nation on this date. He emphasized that June 12, particularly during a joint sitting of the National Assembly, presents an ideal moment for the President to address the country.

The proposed legislation, according to Senator Bamidele, extends beyond the presidential address. It also aims to designate the National Assembly Complex as the official venue for future presidential inauguration ceremonies. Senator Bamidele expressed a hope that this bill would ensure the swearing-in ceremony of the next President and Commander-in-Chief of Nigeria, whom he mentioned as potentially President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, would take place within the arcade of the National Assembly. This move signifies an effort to centralize key national ceremonies within the legislative complex.

June 12 was officially designated as Nigeria's Democracy Day in 2018, commemorating the annulled 1993 presidential election, which is widely regarded as the freest and fairest in the nation's history and was won by Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola. In line with the day's significance, current President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to address a joint session of the Senate and the House of Representatives at the National Assembly Complex. The event, commencing at 11:00 am with preliminary proceedings before the President's arrival at noon, will also feature goodwill messages from former presiding officers of the National Assembly and the conferment of national honors on select legislators.

Meanwhile, as the nation prepares to observe Democracy Day, the Take It Back Movement (TIB) in Lagos has announced plans for a protest. The group has formally requested police protection for their demonstration, which is scheduled for June 12, 2025. The protest aims to address what the TIB describes as "unbearable insecurity and economic hardship" affecting the country. In a letter to the Lagos Commissioner of Police, Moshood Jimoh, TIB Coordinator Adekunle Taofeek stated that the communication serves as an "official and public notification" of their peaceful demonstration, emphasizing that June 12 is a day to reaffirm the fight for freedom, not for silence.

In addition to these Democracy Day related activities, Senator Bamidele revealed that the Senate is also contemplating an extension of the implementation period for the 2024 budget, with a particular focus on its capital expenditure component. He stated, "We have to sit and assess the full implementation of the 2024 budget. We will further extend the capital expenditure timeline while ensuring that the 2025 budget is fully implemented." This indicates a careful review of budgetary performance and timelines.

Regarding constitutional reform, Senator Bamidele, who also serves as the Vice Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee, acknowledged that while progress has been slower than anticipated, the process is actively ongoing. He assured Nigerians that the committee is nearing the final stages of its work, having completed approximately 70 percent of its tasks before engaging the public. Plans are underway to conduct public hearings at zonal levels in the coming weeks, which will culminate in a joint public hearing coordinated by both chambers of the National Assembly. The committee aims to conclude the constitutional amendment process before the end of the current third legislative year.