President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, formally conferred late MKO Abiola, the presumed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, with the honour of Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR). Ambassador Babagana Kinginbe, who was Abiola’s running mate was also devorated with Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger. Similarly, human rights lawyer, […]
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Dino Melaye, senator representing Kogi west, has faulted the conferment of a posthumous award on Moshood Abiola, presumed winner of the June 12 1993 election, saying a dead man is not a citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. On Wednesday, President Muhammadu Buhari conferred on the late Abiola, the award of Grand Commander of […]
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The Nigerian Senate, on Thursday, asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to declare the results of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, while also prevailing on the Federal Government to pay the entitlement of MKO Abiola and Kingibe. The request comes one day after President Muhammadu Buhari declared June 12 to replace May 29 […]
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