Some Nigerians are now beginning to recall the unfortunate events that followed after the June 12 election was annulled by Ibrahim Babangida in 1993 which led to nationwide chaos. This is coming after President Muhammadu Buhari conferred on Abiola posthumously, the award of Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR) - 20 years after his death.

The president also declared June 12, the day on which the election held in 1993, as the new Democracy Day.

Pictured is one of the victims of the chaos caused by the annulment, Okanlawon, one of the unsung heroes of June 12. He was reportedly injured along with others when the Chief of Army Staff, Sani Abacha rolled out tanks and mowed down protesters who agitated against the annulment.

According to journalist Richard Akinnola, Okanlawon who is now maimed - is fortunate to be alive as he survived the chaos which saw hundreds of victims killed.

Despite several treatments and surgical operations, he is still limping. He was referred to India for further treatment and surgery but no financial help came and is reported to be still suffering till date.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/06/okanlawon-who-survived-the-june-12-annulment-protest.html

June 12

It is nice this is being made public. The state government, Well wishers , Charity minded organizations or even the FG can help. Let him ,through a credible media firm, go public to raise funds for the Indian trip. Prettycrystal well done ,being following from afar since 1291.....don't even ask me.

Nigeria is a big mess i tire

A sad day

Too bad

SO SAD

And the killers of hope are still alive. Nigeria our fatherland.

No be joke o.....

Maybe succor can come his way now

I remember 2 people were killed in Sango area of Ibadan then.RIP all the heros & heroines of the June-12 struggle.

I pray the govt can recognize this man as an hero of the struggle...

He is lucky he did not die.

IS BABAGINDA STILL ALIVE? IF YES, HE MUST DIE BY NOW

otunbabadok:
And the killers of hope are still alive. Nigeria our fatherland.

and the same supporters of the annulment back then are in power presently and fools are ready to re-vote them.. Nigeria has no hope..

....and 20yrs after, the chief adviser and strong supporter of the man that pressured for the annulment of that credible election and even headed the crushing of supporters finally decided to recognize the man they hated and killed and wiped his family as the winner and even conferred him with the honor of GCFR just to spite IBB and OBJ who advised him not to seek for reelection, and his people are rejoicing and already preparing in ecstacy to vote him in again for another term in office, hoping he announces Oladipo Diya as the rightful president in 1994

Any yoruba man or woman who does not know that Buhari only did this for political reason is a very big fool

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Oga Buhari, oya knack dis one CFR.

somadinho10:
Any yoruba man or woman who does not know that Buhari only did this for political reason is a very big fool

True!
Before now, what has been his reactions or statements towards June 12?

otunbabadok:
And the killers of hope are still alive. Nigeria our fatherland.

And one of the main benefactors is currently the GCFR benefiting maximally from the same democracy he and his men fought against twice.

I see many Igbos ranting up there already.
You just start

June 12 my dad posthumous birthday that's all I know

You could have just wasted your precious life for nothing.same Yoruba people betrayed abiola. Ma no lo mo n wo eyin e. Meaning, lead the dance I'm behind you...so after things get wrong in the front,easier for them to turn back and later change the tune of the music.