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Oyo unveils MKO Abiola’s monumental statue

by Alade Abayomi Adeleke
November 9, 2022
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The Oyo state government, on Wednesday, unveiled a statue in honour of the Late Moshood Kashimawo Abiola, MKO.

This is part of activities to celebrate the beacon of hope for Nigerians and champions of the democracy in Nigeria.

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The Deputy Governor of the state, Bayo Lawal, who commissioned the statue erection, expressed optimism that the monument will symbolize Nigeria’s democracy struggle and forever crystallize what the adjudged winner of the June 12, 1993 Presidential Election, MKO stood for.

According to InsideOyo, the statue was erected at the MKO Abiola Garden in Ring Road, Ibadan.

Lawal, acknowledged the good gesture of His Excellency, the governor of the State, Seyi Makinde, in erecting the statue of the late statesman who during his time fought for democracy.

The deputy governor also acknowledged the struggle MKO Abiola put in place to ensure the democracy, which every one is enjoying today.

According to him, the histories of Oyo State and MKO Abiola are intertwined because it is impossible to discuss democracy in Nigeria without mentioning Abiola.

He emphasized that, “MKO has been recognized at the national level despite the fact that many administrations have been unable to do so, but the current federal government were able to recognize him just like Oyo state government, and we will continue to recognize his gesture and determination of democracy.

“The statue erection especially now that election is fast approaching, will stand as a reminder that we need to put at the back of our mind that no other system of government is better than democracy and this legacy which MKO Abiola has given us indeed in the Southwest and Nigeria would be sustained.”

Dignitaries present at the occasion included, the Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Abiodun Oni; the Personal Assistant to Oyo State Governor, Alhaji Akeem Azeez; the Chairman Oyo Gaming Board, Mr Olajide Boladuro and the initiator of the statue erection, Mr Adesoji Williams.

In his address, the Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Abiodun Oni, said there’s no denying that the story of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic will be incomplete without a mention of the name of MKO Abiola.

“In truth, no honor is enough or too much to celebrate what he means to Nigeria or Nigerians. This majestic statue is a symbol of that legacy.

“The location of this symbol is also strategic being on one of the major roads an entry point into Ibadan metropolis and one named after the honoree himself.

“I have to thanks Mr Adesoji Williams of Jacbeth Multi-links services very specially for his uncommon gesture and the thought behind this project. He has shown that citizens can be catalysts for development in our state.

“It must be mentioned that Mr Williams single handedly funded this project. In appreciation of his perineal efforts to community development is the reason why the governor approved the project and high powered government delegation led by His Excellency, the Deputy Governor to unveil the statue of one of our country’s icon of democracy,” he added.

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