JUNE 12: ACPP COMMENDS BUHARI FOR HONOURING ABIOLA

 

The Alliance of Collaborating Political Parties has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing the Bill and declaring today, June 12 as the country’s Democracy Day, as well as honouring the acclaimed winner of the 1993 presidential election, with posthumous conferment of the highest national award, Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR).

According to a press statement made available to newsmen by the spokesperson of the Alliance, Dr. Adekunle Oyerinde and which was signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Alliance, Alh. Rafiu Anifowose and Mr. Victor Olopade said “ We in ACPP wholeheartedly commend the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari which we see as a credible move to deepen the country’s democracy. This development has solidified President Buhari’s status as an unflinching advocate of democracy, fairness and justice,”

“ACPP is aware of the issues and sentiments that trailed the June 12 polls leading to its cancellation despite it been described by local and international observers as the freest, fairest and most peaceful elections ever held in Nigeria”

ACPP finally appreciated President Muhammadu Buhari for acknowledging the importance of the annulled June 12 presidential election, won by the business mogul, late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Abiola, describing it as a welcome development.