Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday hailed the announcement by President Muhammadu Buhari declaring June 12 as the New Democracy Day in honour of the late presumed winner of the June 12, 1993 Presidential Election, Chief Moshood Kasimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola.
The Governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna, lauded the President, saying that the development was a historic and symbolic moment in the nation’s political trajectory.
“This is a welcome development. It is a historic moment in our nation and I join other Nigerians to commend President Buhari on this announcement.
“By this move, he has done what previous administrations failed to do. This not only shows that the President is a man of history and character but also eloquently confirms that the heroes of democracy did not die in vain after all,” Governor Ambode said.
Also speaking on the declaration of June 12 as democracy day by President Muhammadu Buhari, former Minister of Aviation, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode commended the President for the announcement adding that the declaration was long overdue.
According to him,” I commend President Muhammadu Buhari for announcing June 12th as our new Democracy Day. This is long overdue and I am pleasantly surprised.
“I also commend him for honoring Chief MKO Abiola, the winner of the June 12th, 1993 presidential election with the posthumus award of GCON. This is great news!
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