Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has urged the Federal Government to honour Heroes of June 12 because they made sacrifices for the bedrock of Nigerian Democracy.
In a statement from his media office to mark this year’s Democracy Day, Atiku described June 12 as a very significant day in the history of Nigeria.
He said “For the first time, Nigerians defied tribe and tongue to vote in one of the freest and fairest elections of our time.
“However, I am happy that over time, especially with the recent elections which took place on March 28, Nigerians have been able to overcome our sordid past.”
Atiku specifically mentioned people like the late Shehu Musa Yar’adua, the late MKO Abiola, the late Kudirat Abiola, and the late Gani Fawehinmi, among others as the true heroes of Nigeria’s democracy.
He added that “These are the heroes upon which the foundation of the democracy we enjoy today was built. Today especially, we must remember them and be grateful for their efforts, and their sacrifice.”