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June 12: Soji Akanbi Lauds Buhari for Honouring MKO

The immediate past senator who represented Oyo South Senatorial district in the Upper Chamber, Senator Soji Akanbi on Wednes eday lauded  President Muhammadu Buhari for his recent declaration of June 12 as Nigeria’s Democracy Day and signing into law the public holiday (amendment) bill. The former Senator, who represented Oyo South senatorial district between 2015 and 2019, in his message, “It is indeed a great move and very welcome development,” adding that “In every corner of our country, this special day, in honour of Late Chief M.K.O Abiola, marks the turning point in our history.  Nigerians as a nation and as a people defied all odds and expectations, and chose to rebuild our motherland on the principles adhered to by many nations before us: that the people of a country can stand sovereign over their elected leaders, by exercising their right to choose at the ballot box. It reminds us of the valour, vision and dream of passionate Nigerians from all parts of the country, e