REMEMBERING MKO: SANWO-OLU CHARGES NIGERIANS ON SUSTAINING DEMOCRACY
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has urged Nigerians to remain steadfast, guard the fledgling democracy jealously and remain united as one great people.
The Governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat today at an event to commemorate the National Democracy Day Celebration, held at St. Leo's Catholic Church and the Late Bashorun Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola’s residence in Ikeja, Lagos, said Nigerians should continue to have faith in the Renewed Hope mantra of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Sanwo-Olu stated that the story of June 12 and the events that followed have been adequately documented and will continue to be told to generations of Nigerians, adding that “June 12 was, no doubt, a watershed and a turning point in the political history of Nigeria”.
He said, June 12, 1993, was a day Nigerians set aside their multi-ethnic and multi-religious colourations and united by their common desire to see the end of military dictatorship, voted overwhelmingly for the ticket of Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola and Ambassador Babagana Kingibe as President and Vice President on the platform of Social Democratic Party (SDP).
He added that the Late MKO Abiola died wanting good governance and bringing out millions of Nigerians from poverty.
The Governor also urged everyone to deemphasise religion, ethnic affiliations and unite, saying “We must unite as people, come together to make our country great”.
Earlier in his remarks, the former Secretary-General, National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), Pa. Ayo Opadokun stated that Nigerians must collaborate with President Bola Tinubu for him to perform well and to be able to deliver the country we all dream of.
He noted that the challenges before us are great and we should be mindful of our nation, saying, "Yoruba people must not fail the nation, all of us must combine and collaborate with the new government for him to perform very well”.
Also, in his welcome address, the President of the Alliance of Yoruba Democratic Movements (AYDM), Mr. Adewale Adeoye charged Nigerians to discourage the younger generation from calling for military rule, adding that the worse version of democratic rule is far better than the most benevolent military dictatorship.
His words, "Under military rule, Nigerians were never part of the budget process, we could not question the horrendous financial crimes committed by the military administration, free speech was an aberration, newspaper houses were shut, journalists were detained or killed and Military rule is evil".
During the visit by the Governor to the residence of the Abiolas in Ikeja, President and Founder of the House of Politics (HOP) Nationwide, Alhaja Aminat Irawo tasked President Tinubu to declare the Late Chief MKO Abiola as the winner of the 1993 presidential election and all entitle should be given to him as the former President of Nigeria.
The Daughter of the Late MKO, Mrs. Lola Edewor Abiola commended the state government for their annual visits and support to the family, she noted that Mr. Sanwo-Olu has been championing democracy in the state.
She added that her prayer and hope, is to see Nigeria progress as a well-developed country which is what June 12 stands for.
GOV SANWO-OLU ATTENDS 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF JUNE 12 IN COMMEMORATION OF THE NATIONAL DEMOCRACY DAY
L-R: Lagos State Governor represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat; Secretary, National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), Pa Ayo Opadokun and Executive Secretary, Alliance for Yoruba Democratic Movements (AYDM), Mr Popoola Ajayi, during the 30th Anniversary of June 12 tagged “30years After June 12: Tactics and Strategy for Sustainable Democracy in the Future Years”, at St Leo Hall, Catholic Church, Ikeja, on Monday, 12th June, 2023
L-R: Representative of Ijaw National Council, Mr Digifa; President, Agbekoya Solidarity, Chief Kunle Osodi; President, Alliance for Yoruba Democratic Movements (AYDM), Mr Adewale Adeoye; Lagos State Governor represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat; Secretary, National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), Pa Ayo Opadokun and Executive Secretary, AYDM, Mr Popoola Ajayi , during the 30th Anniversary of June 12 tagged “30years After June 12: Tactics and Strategy for Sustainable Democracy in the Future Years”, at St Leo Hall, Catholic Church, Ikeja, on Monday, 12th June, 2023
L-R: Alhaja Aminat Irawo; Lagos State Governor represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat; first daughter of late M.K.O Abiola, Mrs Lola Abiola-Edewor; Mike Ozekhome, SAN; Chief Imam of M.K.O Abiola Mosque, Imam Abiola Sherif and President of West African College of Missionary, Bishops, Cardinal Oluseguin Roberts, during laying of wreath at the grave of late Chief M.K.O Abiola at his Ikeja residence to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of June 12, on Monday, 12th June, 2023
L-R: Lagos State Governor represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, Secretary, National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), Pa Ayo Opadokun and first daughter of late M.K.O Abiola, Mrs Lola Abiola-Edewor during the occasion of laying of wreath at the grave of late Chief M.K.O Abiola at his Ikeja residence to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of June 12, on Monday, 12th June, 2023
Lagos State Governor represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat (middle); Secretary, National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), Pa Ayo Opadokun (second right); first daughter of late M.K.O Abiola, Mrs Lola Abiola-Edewor (right) and others during the occasion of laying of wreath at the grave of late Chief M.K.O Abiola at his Ikeja residence to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of June 12, on Monday, 12th June, 2023
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu presented a plaque of Merit Award by Members of June 12 coalition, received by the Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat during the occasion of laying of wreath at the grave of late Chief M.K.O Abiola at his Ikeja residence to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of June 12, on Monday, 12th June, 2023.
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