Recognition of June 12 as Democracy Day and award of the country’s highest honours to Abiola, Kingibe and Fawehinmi are monumental testimonies of Muhammadu Buhari’s believe in democracy.
This is the view of the Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) as it applauds the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari to bestow a posthumous honour on the late acclaimed winner of June 12, 1993 presidential election, Chief Moshood Kashimawo Abiola.
In a press statement signed by the Coordinator Austin Braimoh, and Secretary Cassidy Madueke the group says the conferment of the highest honour of the Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR) on late Chief MKO Abiola, and the recognition of June 12 as Nigeria’s Democracy Day is a historic decision by President Muhammadu Buhari. “By this singular action he has once more proved that he is a man of integrity who keeps promises.”
“We note also that in keeping with his tradition of fidelity, President Muhammadu Buhari has also recognised the late human rights activist and June 12 campaigner, Chief Gani Fawehinmi with a Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger.
“These recognitions have shown the appreciation of the Nigerian nation for the invaluable contributions of some of its past heroes and definitely this will serve as an encouragement for honest and committed Nigerians to continue to contribute to the development of the country.”
The group noted that President Buhari has lifted the spirit of most Nigerians, also with his decision to redeem some past commitments and promises of the federal government. “For instance, the Buhari administration has recently kept the federal government promise of giving a house to the former coach of the Super Eagles, Mr. Bonfere Jo. The fulfilment of this promise by the Buhari administration has demonstrated responsibility and sincerity of purpose on its part.”
