Saturday, June 12, 1993 to this moment seem just like yesterday, but it is not just another calendar day in Nigeria; because in progressive ideological circles, today is regarded as the authentic ‘Democracy Day’ as against the ‘May 29′ popularly celebrated by the federal government.
Nigerians, have been trending the hashtag #June12 on twitter with varying positions, propositions and suggestions..
See some of the trending tweets
Continue To Rest in peace Abiola #June12
— Chief Pele (@Twins890) June 12, 2016
How IBB be watching #June12 tweets pic.twitter.com/wvg935Nddh
— Kariko (@KarikoComfort) June 12, 2016
What if? #Hope93 #June12 pic.twitter.com/DYmKjmgeAi
— Ojuju… (@MASKURAID) June 12, 2016
#June12: Atiku Abubakar Remembers MKO Abiola 23 Years After https://t.co/gznNi7ekLX pic.twitter.com/gQthoRIDIP
— Simon Ateba (@simonateba) June 12, 2016
This is another #June12 when those in govt say the same thing they said last year and years before about Abiola. pic.twitter.com/bQBtZBt9rw
— Chimnecherem Paul (@CHEYBOYZ) June 12, 2016
No June 12 Holiday in Lagos, Ogun, Oyo @APCNigeria @PdpNigeria @AkinwunmiAmbode #June12 https://t.co/paJEJXFyYK pic.twitter.com/0RV8TLTtNs
— NaijaEforum (@NaijaEforum) June 12, 2016
#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.
— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) June 12, 2016
Today looks like a remembrance day for IBB and Abacha. And all them anti-democratic elements who clogged our wheel of progress. #June12
— Rex Showunmi (@remirex) June 12, 2016
“@Austynzogs: #June12: "The irony is that those who benefited most from MKO Abiola’s martyrdom do not want to be reminded of him.."-ABATI”
— GIDITRAFFIC (@Gidi_Traffic) June 12, 2016
#June12 1993,Nigeria conducted her free/fairest
election,Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola ws
elected President.— Prof. Attahiru Jega (@AttahiruJega_) June 12, 2016
We remember #June12. On that day, we stood as Nigerians and said "Democracy is the way". We salute MKO Abiola for his strength.
— Gov M.A. Abubakar (@GovMAA) June 12, 2016
June 12 is not just a date or an event. It is a national memorial, a legacy, a monument built for democracy and national unity! #June12 #MKO
— Nnanna Ude (@nnannaude) June 12, 2016
After 23years #June12 still remains fountain from which present Democracy derives its source.
— Mudashiru A. Obasa (@mudashiru_obasa) June 12, 2016
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