Ronke Kehinde/
The government of Ogun, the home state of the acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, the late Chief MKO Abiola, today expressed appreciation for the honour and recognition that the politician and the struggle received from President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday.
In a statement received by NewsmakersNG, the state governor, Mr Ibikunle Amosun conveyed the “profound gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari for conferring the highest posthumous award of the land, Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (GCFR), on an illustrious son of the State, late Chief M. K. O Abiola”.
The statement signed on Wednesday night by the Secretary to the Ogun State Government, Barrister Taiwo Adeoluwa, says: “President Buhari has shown that he is a man that believes in Justice.
“We are grateful to President Muhammadu Buhari for this recognition of an illustrious son of Ogun State and an icon of our democratic struggle, Chief M. K. O Abiola.
“President Buhari has shown with this action that he is a man that believes in justice and giving to every person his or her dues.
” Although this posthumous award may appear to some people to have come late, we thank the President. We urge all lovers of democracy and goodwill to continue to support the ideals for which Chief M. K. O Abiola lived and died for.
“For us in Ogun State, we shall not forget Bashorun M. K. O. Abiola.”