The Ogun State Government on Monday revealed its lined up of activities to mark this year’s Democracy Day on Wednesday, June 12.
A statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tokunbo Talabi, said that a special memorial prayer will be held at the family house of the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola at Ọja Agbo, Gbágùrá, Abeokuta by 8:00 am.
Talabi said, “This will be followed by a commemorative lecture with the theme: “June 12 Defining Moment in The Democratic Development in Nigeria” to be delivered by a Public Affairs Analyst, Mr. Richard Akinnola, beginning from 10: 00 am. at the Hubert Ogunde Hall, June 12 Cultural Centre Kuto, Abeokuta.”
The statement urged guests to be seated by 9:30 am.
Abiola, a billionaire business mogul, is believed to have won the June 12, 1993, presidential election which was annulled by the military government of Gen Ibrahim Babangida Rtd.
He died in detention on July 7, 1998, while trying to reclaim his annulled mandate.