On this day 23 years ago, Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, delivered the speech that ultimately led to his arrest, incarceration and death.
The governments of Ogun and Osun states have declared June 12, as work-free days in honour of late M.K.O. Abiola, acclaimed winner of the June 12 '93 presidential election.