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MKO Abiola: Lagos, Ogun Declare June 12 Public Holiday by 13Ebiscoo: 6:31pm On Jun 09, 2018 |
The Lagos State Government on Saturday declared June 12, 2018 as public holiday to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the annulled 1993 presidential election adjudged to be have won by the late Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola. The state governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tunji Bello, said the significance of June 12, 1993 elections, adjudged as the freest and fairest in the history of Nigeria, would always be a reference point in the State’s quest to entrench true democracy in service to the people. Commending President Buhari’s recent declaration of June as the new Democracy Day, the governor said the singular act would forever ensure that Chief MKO Abiola and other martyrs of democracy who laid down their lives in the struggle to entrench good governance did not do so vain. “On behalf of all Lagosians, we want to commend and applaud Mr President, Muhammadu Buhari for deeming it fit finally against all odds from all other past presidents that 25 years after, we are able to now celebrate our own Democracy Day and also declare that the real winner of 1993 June 12 Presidential election was actually our own MKO Abiola. “No matter how long you try to hide history, history will always reveal itself with a true platform. So, we know that is one very important singular step as we go forward to build an enduring democracy. And for all democrats in this country, we are excited that we are moving in the right direction. “It also affirms that Nigeria can get it right if we begin to put things in the right perspective and work for the general good of the greater number of people. That is the true essence of democracy. “For us in Lagos, June 12 is not just a day to remember, it is a rallying point for those of us in service that we must continuously strive to entrench true democracy and good governance which is what Chief MKO Abiola totally exemplified,” Ambode said. In a similar vein, Ogun State government has also declared Tuesday, 12 June, 2018 work-free to enable residents and other stakeholders mark the Democracy Day. A statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Taiwo Adeoluwa on Saturday, said the day would also be used to celebrate the recent conferment of a posthumous national honour of Grand Commander of the Federal Republic on the acclaimed winner of the annulled June 12, 1993 Presidential election, Chief Abiola. According to the statement, Ogun had been marking democracy day on June 12 in he last seven years, saying that this year would be no exception as befitting events, including a Democracy Walk to be led by the State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun have been lined up for the celebration. “The walk scheduled to take off from the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta at 7am will take participants through major roads in the state capital to the Abiola’s family house at Oke-Ido, Gbagura where prayers will be offered for the martyr,” it said. The statement added that all government functionaries, activists, civil society organisations, democracy volunteers, civil servants, labour/trade unions, students, market women/men and other stakeholders were invited to participate. DAILY POST reports that the Federal Government has said that there will be no national public holiday on June 12 this year but from next year. http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/06/mko-abiola-lagos-ogun-declare-june-12.html 8 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: MKO Abiola: Lagos, Ogun Declare June 12 Public Holiday by wristbangle: 6:32pm On Jun 09, 2018 |
Time to rest The one below needs help 35 Likes |
Re: MKO Abiola: Lagos, Ogun Declare June 12 Public Holiday by ChiefAzubuike(f): 6:33pm On Jun 09, 2018 |
They shouldn't have declared that holiday. Lagos and Ogun state don't worth anything. 6 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: MKO Abiola: Lagos, Ogun Declare June 12 Public Holiday by AprokoGirl: 6:38pm On Jun 09, 2018 |
Re: MKO Abiola: Lagos, Ogun Declare June 12 Public Holiday by Movic1(m): 6:41pm On Jun 09, 2018 |
5% people go soon invade here to spew out rubbish as usual. I can sight one above... 48 Likes 1 Share |
Re: MKO Abiola: Lagos, Ogun Declare June 12 Public Holiday by resurgent2019: 7:00pm On Jun 09, 2018 |
We are waiting for igbos’ reaction to this news. I get to rest on Tuesday. Yippieeee!!! 34 Likes 1 Share |
Re: MKO Abiola: Lagos, Ogun Declare June 12 Public Holiday by Harrynight(m): 7:46pm On Jun 09, 2018 |
In Olamide's voice "I Love Lagos" 8 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: MKO Abiola: Lagos, Ogun Declare June 12 Public Holiday by Harrynight(m): 7:52pm On Jun 09, 2018 |
ChiefAzubuike: Even when FG hasn't Honored MKO Lagos has always honored him by setting aside June 12 as public holidays 38 Likes |
Re: MKO Abiola: Lagos, Ogun Declare June 12 Public Holiday by ipodstinks: 7:57pm On Jun 09, 2018 |
ChiefAzubuike:What is this one saying? 26 Likes 1 Share |
Re: MKO Abiola: Lagos, Ogun Declare June 12 Public Holiday by osscarr(m): 7:57pm On Jun 09, 2018 |
ChiefAzubuike:U agent of the devil sent to cause confusion nd hatred btwn SW and SE; u just registered on NL yesterday and u have been fooling yourself. God will disgrace u and ur cronies. This person is not igbo 56 Likes 1 Share |
Re: MKO Abiola: Lagos, Ogun Declare June 12 Public Holiday by ipodstinks: 7:59pm On Jun 09, 2018 |
resurgent2019:Waiting for them to come and shout no man's land or biniland as usual 2 Likes |
Re: MKO Abiola: Lagos, Ogun Declare June 12 Public Holiday by Cutehector(m): 8:09pm On Jun 09, 2018 |
Am not happy |
Re: MKO Abiola: Lagos, Ogun Declare June 12 Public Holiday by ModsareChevres: 9:16pm On Jun 09, 2018 |
Harrynight: Learn to detect trolls. Ignoring them completely is the best way of getting back at them. 13 Likes |
Re: MKO Abiola: Lagos, Ogun Declare June 12 Public Holiday by softworldsystem(m): 10:54am On Jun 10, 2018 |
we are patiently watching |
Re: MKO Abiola: Lagos, Ogun Declare June 12 Public Holiday by Beremx(f): 10:54am On Jun 10, 2018 |
Nice one 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: MKO Abiola: Lagos, Ogun Declare June 12 Public Holiday by MartinCorridon: 10:54am On Jun 10, 2018 |
But....but...Lagos is "no man's land nah" Some folks would die of heart attack here Olachase: Your last statement is hilarious 17 Likes 1 Share |
Re: MKO Abiola: Lagos, Ogun Declare June 12 Public Holiday by ozoebuka1(m): 10:54am On Jun 10, 2018 |
Everything calls for holiday in this country... What dafuq |
Re: MKO Abiola: Lagos, Ogun Declare June 12 Public Holiday by KoredeBellosMum(f): 10:55am On Jun 10, 2018 |
1 Like |
Re: MKO Abiola: Lagos, Ogun Declare June 12 Public Holiday by Pavore9: 10:55am On Jun 10, 2018 |
The holiday is needed abeg. 1 Like |
Re: MKO Abiola: Lagos, Ogun Declare June 12 Public Holiday by Tajbol4splend(m): 10:55am On Jun 10, 2018 |
Even though I'm not in either of those states, I ain't going anywhere that day 2 Likes |
Re: MKO Abiola: Lagos, Ogun Declare June 12 Public Holiday by IamAirforce1: 10:55am On Jun 10, 2018 |
Very good MKO although i don't know much about him , but from what I've read so far, he's a good man. Rest on Abiola (GCFR) 6 Likes |
Re: MKO Abiola: Lagos, Ogun Declare June 12 Public Holiday by sammirano: 10:55am On Jun 10, 2018 |
wristbangle: Serious help.. 1 Like |
Re: MKO Abiola: Lagos, Ogun Declare June 12 Public Holiday by SamuelAnyawu(m): 10:55am On Jun 10, 2018 |
Please Buhari declare it a holiday for those of us here in Maiduguri 1 Like |
Re: MKO Abiola: Lagos, Ogun Declare June 12 Public Holiday by OLAFIMIX(f): 10:56am On Jun 10, 2018 |
Nice one...... Buhari should have done same thing |
Re: MKO Abiola: Lagos, Ogun Declare June 12 Public Holiday by Olachase(m): 10:57am On Jun 10, 2018 |
I don't know why I just love the Yorubas come to Cuba in Brazil and see things for yourself the Yorubas are blessed Before you quote me hw did you want the thunder fried or boiled 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: MKO Abiola: Lagos, Ogun Declare June 12 Public Holiday by omoadeleye(m): 10:57am On Jun 10, 2018 |
[quote author=ozoebuka1 post=68344835]Everything calls for holiday in this country... What dafuq [/quote you don't like holidays? |
Re: MKO Abiola: Lagos, Ogun Declare June 12 Public Holiday by anibirelawal(m): 10:57am On Jun 10, 2018 |
Cutehector: Eyah... sorry bro. |
Re: MKO Abiola: Lagos, Ogun Declare June 12 Public Holiday by yemajiteru(m): 10:58am On Jun 10, 2018 |
awa June 12 children, our birthday is now a public holiday oooo... 2 Likes |
Re: MKO Abiola: Lagos, Ogun Declare June 12 Public Holiday by ozoebuka1(m): 10:58am On Jun 10, 2018 |
[quote author=omoadeleye post=68344895][/quote]who the thing help? |
Re: MKO Abiola: Lagos, Ogun Declare June 12 Public Holiday by mejai(m): 10:58am On Jun 10, 2018 |
Cinema day. To my boss and to my customers and to igbos vs yorubas on nairaland... I owe all of u a drum of alomo bitters 1 Like |
Re: MKO Abiola: Lagos, Ogun Declare June 12 Public Holiday by jarkbauer: 10:59am On Jun 10, 2018 |
State's do no have power declare public. They can only declare work free day for state workers 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: MKO Abiola: Lagos, Ogun Declare June 12 Public Holiday by DrToche: 11:00am On Jun 10, 2018 |
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