Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu says June 12 is a date
that will never be forgotten in Nigeria.
In his statement, Sanwo-Olu said it marked what the late
Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola stood for and fought for.
The governor regretted that the day was when the country’s
democracy and the freedom to choose a leader was challenged.
He observed Nigerians have realized there is no alternative
to democracy, which guarantees the freedom of expression, movement, and
people’s choice to choose their leaders.
The Lagos helmsman said June 12 remained an opportunity for
leaders to remember oaths of office, and reflect on the ultimate sacrifice
heroes paid.
“June 12, a day which has come to stay, is when we will
continue to remember and celebrate as our Democracy Day.
“How well have we kept to the tenets of real and true
democracy? What are the challenges that are still facing us as people? Are we
truly running a free and true democracy? The answers are left in each and
everyone of us.”
On the ongoing constitutional reform, he implored leaders to
let the changes and amendments being made work.
“Let it be a solution to what the real Nigerians on the
streets are agitating for daily, which is well within their rights as citizens
of this great country”, Sanwo-Olu added.
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