The
Chairman, Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debt,Senator Shehu Sani and a
co-convener of the Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) group, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, have
commended President Muhammadu Buhari for declaring June 12 as the new Democracy
Day.
President
Muhammadu Buhari had made the declaration in a statement on Wednesday, in
honour of late MKO Abiola – the presumed winner of the June 12, 1993
Presidential Election.
He said June
12 would replace May 29 because it was more symbolic, and conferred a
posthumous GCFR title on the late businessman and philanthropist.
Commending
the development, Senator Sani noted that the 1993 mass action against military
dictatorship has been crowned and the recognition should be appreciated.
"The
official recognition and honor accorded to Chief MKO,Chief Gani and the June 12
pro democracy struggle by the PMB Govt is commendable.Our 1993 mass action
against military dictatorship has been crowned.A fierce battle we fought &
a recognition we humbly appreciate".
Dr Oby
Ezekwesili,in a tweet described the President’s announcement as “a very welcome
gesture”.
"That’s
a very welcome gesture from .@NGRPresident @MBuhari - this honor done Chief MKO
Abiola. The symbolism of June 12 is huge for our Democracy. The sacrifice of
the Abiola family was much and I do hope Mrs Kudirat Abiola is similarly
accorded the honor due her. #History".
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