In Delta, politicians harp on June 12, describe Abiola as unsung hero

Chieftains of various political parties in Delta State Monday June 12 harped on the importance of June 12 and said that Abiola remained unsung hero. Although, there was total peaceful situation in Asaba, Ibusa, Ughelli, and its environs, but the memory of Late M.K.O Abiola was clearly seen at every nooks and cranny of the state capital with politicians in the opposition parties converged on drinking spots discussing the qualities of Abiola.

Some of the politicians who spoke to our reporter on condition of anonymity particularly described the annulment of June 12 election as a tragedy, while others said the election of June 12, 1993 remained the most credible elections so far conducted in the democratic system.

“Abiola is an unsung hero, he won the election convincingly but was annulled for the military selfish reasons, Abiola is a hero,” one of them said.

Noting that the events of June 12, 1993 were watersheds in the history of the nation and that all Nigerians must work hard to ensure that the nation never again experience such painful experiences, the state Chairman of the Social Democratic Party, (SDP), Mr. Oke Idawane, recalled that June 12 traumatized Nigerians and made many people to question the unity of the country and whether true democracy can take its root.

He described the Late M.K.O. Abiola, the leading personality in the June 12 struggle as a national hero and patriot who deserved the accolades and honour by Nigerians.

An All Progressive Congress Party (APC) chieftain, Chief Benjamin Okparo, called on the Federal Government to pay the necessary tribute to the late Abiola by naming a befitting national institution after him and commended Nigerians for moving beyond the challenges thrown up by June 12.
and put in place a democratic system of government that has lasted for 18 years.