Sanwo-Olu lays wreath at MKO’s gravesite

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Sanwo-Olu lays wreath at MKO’s gravesite

In commemoration of this year’s Democracy Day, the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, paid a visit to the gravesite of the acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election winner, the late Chief M.K.O. Abiola.

During the visit, the governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, laid a wreath in honour of the deceased at his gravesite in his Ikeja residence.

A statement on Monday quoted one of Abiola’s children, Ayo Abiola, as recalling that while growing up, the residence of the late businessman and politician was always busy with a crowd, especially whenever he was in town.

She noted that her father always addressed the concerns of all those who came visiting for one assistance or the other to the best of his ability.

“She hoped and prayed that the present administration would hold on to and work in line with the principles of June 12.” the statement said.

Meanwhile, Sanwo-Olu earlier congratulated Lagosians and Nigerians on the commemoration of the 30th anniversary of June 12, 1993.

Represented by his deputy at the National Democracy Day celebration held at St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Lagos, on Monday, the governor described June 12 as “a watershed and a turning point in the political history of Nigeria.

“It 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 (both Muslims) as President and Vice President on the platform of the Social Democratic Party.”

Sanwo-Olu saluted Nigerians who “sacrificed their lives” in the struggle.

He added that the election of President Bola Tinubu “reignited the spirit of June 12, 1993” and urged Nigerians to remain steadfast and united as “one great people with common destiny.”