Buhari renames National Stadium after MKO Abiola

Buhari renames National Stadium after MKO Abiola

Wednesday, June 12, 2019 12:59 pm

MKO Abiola: Winner of the June 12, 1993 election

President Muhammad Buhari has announced the change of the name of the National Stadium, Abuja to MKO Abiola Stadium.

Buhari made this pronouncement during his speech at the Demomcracy Day celebration on Wednesday at the Eagle Square, Abuja.

June 12 was on Monday officially declared as Democracy Day as a mark of honour to Abiola, the acclaimed winner of June 12, 1993 presidential electon

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