SIMON EBEGBULEM
BENIN CITY-IMMEDIATE past governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole says the decision to immortalize the acclaimed winner of the June 12 Presidential election, Chief MKO Abiola and the post humous award on Chief Gani Fawehinmi by President Muhammadu Buhari is a great boost to the nation’s democracy.
Oshiomhole who also is an aspirant for the National chairmanship position of the APC, in a statement said “I am glad with the decision of the President especially by declaring June 12 Democracy day because the real democracy is not the day that people hand over power to their successors but the day to celebrate heroes of our democracy such as Chief Abiola and Gani Fawehinmi.
“I congratulate the Fawehinmi family because Gani was dogged and resolute throughout the struggle and as a matter of fact it was as a result of the struggle by Gani and Abiola that some persons came to benefit as leaders later on. That is why I commend Mr President for this great wisdom, this is the best way to honour those that labour for this democracy.
“We know some leaders who even though they came from the same zone with Abiola and Gani were resolute in ensuring that June 12 was not declared as a day we celebrate our democracy. These men are known for their struggle for a better Nigeria and the blood of those who fought and died for this democracy has been atoned for this great decision by Mr President.
“I congratulate the families of late MKO and Gani, I congratulate APC for making this happen. This was what some of us has yearned for over the years but I am glad that God has used Mr President to achieve this and this will further strengthen our democracy and make us greater” he stated.