The only thing that will continue to hold Nigeria together revealed as southwest celebrates late Abiola

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– Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state said Nigerians must now start making the right choices to save the country

– Ambode recalled how the June 12, 1993 election, its annulment and subsequent agitations led to Nigeria’s current democracy

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state has warned that Nigeria’s democracy must not be injured or endangered in any form.

Ambode said this on Monday, June 12 when he paid glowing tributes to the late winner of June 12, 1993 presidential election, Chief MKO Abiola, and other martyrs of democracy who laid down their lives in the struggle to entrench good governance in the country.

ZENITHBLOG.com reports that the governor urged Nigerians to continue to remain united and uphold democratic values adding that the election, which was adjudged as the freest and fairest in the history of the country, was annulled by the military junta.

Governor Ambode said Nigerians must keep the country safe

At a symposium put together by the state government in conjunction with June 12 Coalition of Democratic Formations to mark the 24th anniversary of the annulled election, Governor Ambode said the day and the events that followed would cannot be forgotten.

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Represented by the state’s deputy governor, Mrs Idiat Oluranti Adebule, Ambode said the seed of the fourth republic currently being enjoyed was sown and watered by the blood of men and women who were cut down in their prime, adding that their memories would be honoured until the end of time.

The governor acknowledged fact that the June 12 struggle was waged not only by Abiola and members of his family but also pro-democracy groups particularly National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), students, trade unions and indeed all Nigerians.

He said it was gladdening that by the collective efforts of government and people, Lagos state, over the years, has kept alive the yearnings and aspirations of the people expressed on June 12, 1993.

He said: “It is an open fact that the successive democratically elected governments in the state since 1999 have been totally committed to democratic principles, rule of law, strengthening of democratic institutions as well as implementation of programmes and policies that would enhance the well-being of all Lagosians, without bias for tribe, religion, political belief or gender.

“To strengthen the hope of the masses in the principles of

democracy, our administration embraced ‘all-inclusive policy’ which was geared towards involving all segments of the populace in the governance process; avenues and institutions were created to enable all have a voice in the affairs of the state.”

Ambode said his administration also embraced town hall meetings with an approach to create avenues for numerous stakeholders and the people to air their opinions and suggest ways forward for the state.

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He noted that wealth creation and job creation strategies were also adopted with focus on entrepreneurial activities to expose youths and the people to numerous skills to make them either employable or self-employed.

He urged Nigerians to keep alive the principles of June 12 by upholding democratic values and cultures especially by participating in democratic processes such as voters’ registration exercise, voting for candidates of choice during election and avoiding any act that could disrupt peaceful conduct of free, fair and credible election.

“We must also remain united and hopeful for a more prosperous future for our nation. This way, we will be keeping the spirit of June 12 alive and strong,” he said.

Guest speaker at the symposium, Dr. Dele Ashiru said it was incontrovertible that former Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu incubated the developmental agenda of the state and advanced by his successor, Babatunde Fashola, while the incumbent Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode is expanding and consolidating the vision of development in a seamless, ingenious and brilliant manner.

Meanwhile, as the south-western part of Nigeria celebrate yet another anniversary of the annulled June 12, 1993 election, former Chief Security Officer (CSO) to late head of state, General Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, has revealed that some Yoruba leaders know who really killed late Moshood Abiola, its alleged winner.

Al-Mustapha, who was only released from detention some months ago over allegation of being behind the death of Kudirat, the wife of Abiola, categorically said some Yoruba leaders, led by Chief Ayo Opadokun, knew what killed the alleged winner of the election.

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