The
President made the declaration while giving a speech at the Democracy Day
celebration which held at the Eagles Square on Wednesday, June 12.
He
said, “Today, I propose the renaming of the Abuja National stadium henceforth,
it will be called Moshood Abiola National stadium.”
Buhari
also spoke about what must be done to atone for the wrongs done leading to the
annulment of the June 12 election.
“As
we all know, correcting injustice is a free requisite for peace and unity; as
part of the processes of healing and reconciliation, I approved the recognition
of June 12 as democracy day and invested the late Chief Abiola and Babagana
Kingibe with national honours as I did with late Chief Gani Fawehinmi, the
purpose was to partially atone for the trivial damage done in annulling the
presidential elections of that year,” Buhari said.
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| Chief MKO Abiola casting his vote on 12th of June,1993 |
President
Buhari arrived in the Eagle Square on Wednesday at some minutes past 10 am to
commemorate the Democracy Day which held at the main square for the first time.
The
President received the state salute and joined in the general rendition of the
National anthem.
He
also rode in a special inspection vehicle to inspect guards on parade and
acknowledged cheers from guests present.
Today’s Democracy Day has the added significance of marking 20 years after the return to civil rule in Nigeria.
Prior
to Buhari's arrival, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo had arrived at the venue, he
(Osinbajo) to welcome some of the invited guests on behalf of the President.
Nigeria
is marking the first celebration of Democracy Day on June 12 today, and the
Federal Government is marked the day with a ceremony at the Eagles Square in
the nation’s capital.
The
ceremony, which featured a colorful parade, was attended by President Muhammadu
Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, leaders of the National Assembly, foreign
leaders and diplomats.
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