President Bola Tinubu has hailed late Chief MKO Abiola, winner of the controversial June 12, 1993, presidential poll, and recognised him posthumously as the true champion of Nigeria’s democracy.
Tinubu said this in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of Abiola’s death in a tweet on Friday, July 7.
President Tinubu noted that although Chief MKO had trouble with the military regimes of both General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd) and late Gen Sani Abacha (rtd), his legacy of hope lives on.
He tweeted: “Today, our nation honors the sacrifice and example of a true hero, Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, 25 years after his sad demise.
“A true champion of democracy, his courage, and integrity, complete dedication to public service, exemplified the highest ideals of our great nation.
“His legacy endures and his message of hope echoes still. May Allah SWT grant him mercy and increase his rewards”.
