Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said that history
has returned the baton of democratic struggle to President
Bola Tinubu, decades after the June
12 struggle led by Moshood
Abiola.
Representing President Tinubu at the Democracy Day
lecture in Abuja, Shettima described Abiola as a patriot who gave everything
for Nigeria.
Shettima noted that Abiola’s sacrifice became the
guiding light of Nigeria’s democratic journey, adding that hope remains an
enduring part of his legacy.
“Abiola’s dream inspired Nigerians to uphold what is
right, defend electoral choice, and honour the sacrifices that built the roots
of our democracy,” he said.
Shettima stated that Tinubu’s leadership mirrors the
spirit and conviction of the Abiola-Kingibe ticket, which was denied in 1993.
“The ticket once denied Nigerians — the Abiola-Kingibe
ticket — finds reflection and vindication in Tinubu’s leadership,” he said.
The Vice-President urged Nigerians to unite and guard
democracy, calling for strong support for Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“Each of us has a sacred duty to support the President
in renewing hope, deepening democracy, and institutionalising governance,” he
said.
The event featured the unveiling of three books and
was attended by notable figures, including Secretary to the Government, Sen.
George Akume, and Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo State.
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