The National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has alerted the Nigerians to be vigilant against those bent of hijacking the current constitutional democracy.
“As we remember the June 12 struggle we are challenged to guard our hard won democratic freedom and prevent any hijack or abuse of the very principles of constitutional democracy”, he warned.
Tinubu in a statement by his media office to mark this year’s June 12 celebration said the winner of the 1993 Presidential election, Chief MKO Abiola remained one of the greatest Nigerians that ever lived.
The APC National leader also paid a glowing tributes to the late politician saying,” Through his life, we glean selfless service and commitment to people. Through his political struggle, we glean courage and incorrigible commitment to principles of the just, free and humane society”.
The statement read, “Today our democracy thrives on the selfless sacrifices he made. His politics was without bitterness and rancor. His patriotism was devoid of tribal marks and nepotism. It will be said, here lies a man who did his duty on earth; it is what we should all strive for.
“We owe it to Abiola and all the fallen patriots of the June 12 struggle to make sure our democracy never falters and this current government succeeds. We must also make sure that the People remain the focus of our policy and politics.
“This is the Commitment the new APC government has made to the people of this great country and by God’s grace we intend to keep it under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari”.
