JUNE 12 CELEBRATION: OGSG VOWS TO EMULATE VIRTUES OF LATE MKO - Hot Secret Naija

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JUNE 12 CELEBRATION: OGSG VOWS TO EMULATE VIRTUES OF LATE MKO

As Nigeria officially commemorate June 12 as 'Democracy Day' after experiencing an unbroken democratic process  across ethnic and religious divides, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has assured the citizens that his government would consolidate on the legacies and virtues of the late MKO Abiola by ensuring good governance at all times.

The governor gave this assurance during his visit to the  Abiola Family house, Oja -Agbo, Gbagura, Abeokuta   in commemoration of June 12  Democracy Day Celebration.

Abiodun who was represented by his Deputy, Engr. Noimot Salako- Oyedele noted that as politicians ,  part of its responsibilities is to continue the good work that late Chief MKO Abiola pledged to do in the Country adding that the celebration today was the actualization of the struggle of everyone including those who voted in 1993 annuled  election and the  people who still continued the struggle.

" I congratulate you all that our efforts had been rewarded by the confirmation of June 12 as democracy day by the Federal Government.

" Our mantra is good governance, our government would be fair, just and equitable and this is how we intend to propagate the work of late Chief MKO Abiola. 

The governor therefore implored citizens of the State to be responsible, vote right  at elections and obey the laws at all times so that there would be synergy between  the government and the governed noting that at the end , Ogun would be in better place among comity of States .

Earlier in his welcome charge, the Chief Imam of Oojo Gbagura , Alhaji Ahmed Mahmud, prayed that Ogun State would witness happiness, comfort and ease during the present administration.

He recalled that late MKO Abiola was voted for by all and sundry because of his personality irrespective of tribe and religious beliefs, adding that the lessons of June 12 remained indelible in the history of the Country.

Also recounting his experience at the event,  a former  student union leader and  member of Campaign for Democracy, Comrade Ayodele  Adebowale  said many students  were shot and injured during the struggle,  urging that the symbol of greatness  and unity that  late MKO Abiola represented must not be forgotten.

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