The Ekiti State Governor , Ayodele Fayose , has declared Monday a public Holiday in honour of the winner of the June 12 , 1993 Presidential Election , the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola.
Ogun , Ondo and Oyo states had earlier declared Monday a public holiday in commemoration of the 24 th anniversary of the day .
In a statement issued on Sunday in Ado Ekiti , Fayose – a member of the Peoples Democratic Party – said he took the decision to join his other colleagues in the South West in the spirit of the unity of the region .
He said , “ Yoruba nation ’s interest is beyond personal interest of anyone . For us to forge ahead as a people , we must speak with one voice .
“ In the light of this , I declare Monday a public holiday to further strengthen our collective belief , hope and aspirations . This , I have done in the spirit of Yoruba nation and South West integration . ”
The late Bashorun Moshood Abiola won the election . However , his victory was annulled by the then military Head of State , Gen . Ibrahim Babangida (retd . ).
Abiola was later incarcerated by the military junta of the late General Sanni Abacha .
The day is celebrated in recognition and honour of the martyrdom of Abiola, who died in a mysterious circumstance while in incarceration a few days after the death of Abacha .
Ogun , Ondo and Oyo states had earlier declared Monday a public holiday in commemoration of the 24 th anniversary of the day .
In a statement issued on Sunday in Ado Ekiti , Fayose – a member of the Peoples Democratic Party – said he took the decision to join his other colleagues in the South West in the spirit of the unity of the region .
He said , “ Yoruba nation ’s interest is beyond personal interest of anyone . For us to forge ahead as a people , we must speak with one voice .
“ In the light of this , I declare Monday a public holiday to further strengthen our collective belief , hope and aspirations . This , I have done in the spirit of Yoruba nation and South West integration . ”
The late Bashorun Moshood Abiola won the election . However , his victory was annulled by the then military Head of State , Gen . Ibrahim Babangida (retd . ).
Abiola was later incarcerated by the military junta of the late General Sanni Abacha .
The day is celebrated in recognition and honour of the martyrdom of Abiola, who died in a mysterious circumstance while in incarceration a few days after the death of Abacha .
