Honour heroes of June 12, Atiku tells FG

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, wants the Nigerian government to honour the symbol of June 12 and other heroes of the nation’s democracy, saying Chief MKO Abiola, Shehu Musa Yar’adua and Kudirat Abiola are the foundation of today’s democracy.

In a statement from his media office to mark this year’s Democracy Day, Atiku described June 12 as one of the most significant dates in Nigeria’s political history, and a day not to be forgotten.

“For the first time, Nigerians defied tribe and tongue to vote in one of the freest and fairest elections of our time,” he said, adding that the outcome of the June 12, 1993 elections were pitiful, with the elections being annulled by the then military government.

“However, I am happy that over time, especially with the recent elections which took place on March 28, Nigerians have been able to overcome our sordid past.”

The statement also highlighted the efforts of some of the country’s heroes of democracy without whom the gains of today would not have been achieved.

The former Vice President specifically mentioned people like the late Shehu Musa Yar’adua, the late MKO Abiola, the late Kudirat Abiola, and the late Gani Fawehinmi, among others.

“These are the heroes upon which the foundation of the democracy we enjoy today was built. Today especially, we must remember them and be grateful for their efforts, and their sacrifice.”

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