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Chief Emeka Anyaoku, former Secretary-General, Commonwealth of Nations, and Chairman, The Patriots with other members of the groups at the tomb of late Chief MKO Abiola on Wednesday to pay tributesyaoku<\/div>\n
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Chief Emeka Anyaoku, former Secretary-General, Commonwealth of Nations on Wednesday, led some eminent leaders in the Patriots and pro-democracy activists to the tomb of the late Chief MKO Abiola to pay tributes.Anyaoku, in company of retired Maj.-Gen. Ike Nwachukwu, former Foreign Affairs Minister; Prof. Anthony Kila, Mr Wale Okunniyi and others, eulogised the patriotism of Abiola and his strong belief in the welfare of the people.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a great pleasure and honour for us to be here to remember the late Bashorun MKO.<\/p>\n

\u201cI had the privilege of visiting him two times during his detention. Our conversation lasted 1 hour and 15 minutes, he showed me he was a true Nigerian patriot.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe (Abiola) was a clearly undisputable winner of the election that was annulled.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe man who would have been our president lies here. We recognise his contributions to the development of our country.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was indescribably shock about his death. He died when people were looking forward to seeing him released.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was a great leader that Nigeria never had. May his soul rest in perfect peace,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Anyaoku said that Abiola was a true leader of all sections of the country, a democrat who believed in democracy, urging all to continue to struggle for democracy.<\/p>\n

\u201cI believe it is only through a new people\u2019s democratically made constitution that we will be able to live up to the hopes and to the belief represented by Chief MKO Abiola,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Also speaking, Nwachukwu, who served twice as Foreign Minister of Nigeria during the military regime of Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, and as a senator, said that Abiola had a huge passion for the people.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I met him, he was talking about repatriation of millions of people taken into slavery.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was a people\u2019s man. He ran and won, but unfortunately that election was annulled.<\/p>\n

\u201cNigeria is crying for redemption, it is crying for growth, the only way we can have it is to have a people\u2019s constitution. May his soul Rest In Peace,\u201d Nwachukwu said.<\/p>\n

Dr Yinusa Tanko, the spokesperson for the Obi-Datti campaign organisation, said that late Abiola was a true epitome of the struggle for democracy<\/p>\n

\u201cHere lies a true democrat, epitome of our true struggles. When we voted him, it was not about region or tribe, but for a true democracy.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe youth of Nigeria spoke that he was their choice for a better Nigeria. The Nigerian youth have resurrected and are demanding better government,\u201d Tanko, representing the 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, said.<\/p>\n

Alhaji Shettima Yerima, National President, Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, said that Abiola was a symbol of unity.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is unfortunate that this is not the kind of country Abiola died for. We gathered here to reflect on what he stood for.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe county is in dire need for help. We must assemble and see what we can do.<\/p>\n

\u201cI felt strongly that these are moments we need to make this struggle more popular.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe still have a long way to go. We need to do better so that we can immortalise this great man,\u201d Yerima, a human right activist said.<\/p>\n

Prof. Anthony Kila, one of the eminent leaders in the Patriots, said that the group came to recognise Abiola and many who toiled for democracy in Nigeria.<\/p>\n

\u201cEverything started from this man, we convened to rededicate our commitment to democracy and struggle for a more perfect nation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Also speaking, Mr Wale Okunniyi, another leader of the Patriots and Convener, June 12 Pro-Democracy Movement of Nigeria, said that the group would not relent in fighting for a democracy that would work for the mass majority of Nigeria.<\/p>\n

Okunniyi urged President Bola Tinubu to facilitate a process of national dialogue and consultation that would give birth to a democratic constitution.<\/p>\n

Mrs Lola Abiola-Edewor, the first child of the late Abiola commended the Patriots and all pro-democracy activists for efforts to keep alive the memory and ideals of his father.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am saying thank you for keeping faith and remembering him with love and passion, and for leaving everything you are doing to be here. I thank you all.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is imperative to acknowledge the fact that MKO was all about hope,\u201d Abiola-Edewor said.<\/p>\n

She urged Nigerians to continually pray for their leaders to be able to fulfill all promises of hope.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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