President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has remembered Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, who died 25 years ago today.
Taking to his Twitter handle, @officialABAT, on Friday, President Tinubu wrote:
“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.”
Chief Abiola was born 24 August 1937 in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, Nigeria, and died 7 July 1998, aged 60.
He died in the hands of former dictator, General Sani Abacha.
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