President of Nigeria, Muhammadu buhari, has apologised to Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola’s family on behalf of the Nigerian government. Confirming Abiola’s victory in 1993, Buhari said he got the highest votes in the June 12 presidendial election.
“On behalf of the Federal Government, I tender the nation’s apology to the family of the Late MKO Abiola, who got the highest votes in the June 12, 1993 election; and to all those who lost their loved ones in the cause of the June 12 struggle”, Buhari said adding that, “The decision is not an attempt to open old wounds, but to put right a national wrong.”
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