Al-Mustapha praises Fasehun as bridge builder

Major Hamza Al-Mustapha

Maj. Hamzat Al-Mustapha (retd), former Chief Security of Officer (CSO) to late Nigerian head of State  General Sani Abacha, said Dr Frederick Fasehun, founder of Oodua Peoples’ Congress, was large hearted and a bridge builders.

“He has done quite a lot; nobody can quantify the much he has put across the country.

‘’He has the capacity and the wisdom and the large heart to build bridges of peace in Nigeria,” he said.

Al-Mustapha also described Fasehun as ‘’brave, dependable, fearless and knowledgeable’’.

He spoke in Lagos today at the 80th birthday of Fasehun.

While Mustapha was detained at Kirikiri Maximum Prison, he and Fasehun struck a relationship, such that when Mustapha gained freedom two years ago, Fasehun followed him to Kano for a grand reception.