Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar joined many Nigerians
to commemorate the annulled June 12 1993 elections. In a statement
released today, Atiku described June 12 as “a shining light, a reminder
of what is possible- a united Nigeria. Click here to place your advert
“On #June12, 1993, Nigeria was united in one cause, to defeat tyranny
through democracy. We all believed. After 23 years, #June12 still
remains a shining light, a reminder of what is possible – a united
Nigeria.
The integrity of the #June12 electoral process also
shows that we Nigerians can achieve great things, if we are united.
For many of us who worked with Chief M.K.O. Abiola, his death was
painful, but it paved the way for enduring democracy. Our democracy
today, is MKO Abiola’s legacy. But we must grow beyond just democracy –
our country must work.
We must reform our country – restructure our federation for peace,
growth and prosperity. We must also fix our political system. We must
embrace reforms, and base our democracy on equity and good governance,
which helps every Nigerian feel safe and secure.
#June12 was a victory for Nigeria. It was because we knew we could be
better. We can actually achieve that dream if we all work together.”