APC Youth League Applauds Buhari Over June 12

A political organisation within the All Progressive Congress (APC), APC Youth League, Osun State chapter on Sunday joined other progressive minded Nigerians to appreciate President Mohammed Buhari for declaring June 12 as Nation’s Democracy Day.

The group in a statement signed by its State Coordinator, Comrade ‘Muyi Oyewale stated that the gesture of President Buhari shows the progressive trait in him.

According to statement, “the gesture of the Federal Government to redress some injustice done to the Yoruba race by the wicked and inglorious previous PDP government in Nigeria.

“We are using this medium to appreciate the Federal Government of Nigeria, led by President Muhammadu BUHARI for the National honour given to the true winner of June 12, 1993 Presidential election, Bashorun Moshood Kashimawo Olawale ABIOLA and his running mate, Alhaji Baba Gana KINGIBE. 

“We also appreciate the President for  remembering the effort and contributions of the late human rights activist and leading figure in the restoration fight for the June 12 mandate,Late Chief Gani FAWEHINMI (SAM, SAN). 

“We are very happy that the Progressive fold is once again vindicated by the Presidential declaration of June 12 as the true Democracy Day instead of May 29. President Buhari has secured for himself an incomparable position in history for surmounting the courage to take this historic step and honouring Chief MKO Abiola and others…

“We,again,want to reiterate that, there are more issues the race is seeking the Federal Government’s commitment and action to redress.We seek redress for the gruesome killing of the Cicero of Esa Oke, Chief Bola Ige; Late Kudirat Abiola; Late Chief  Alfred Rewane, Mr Dele Giwa and many others numerous to mention.

“We also want to use this medium to salute the courage of our true Leaders, the Vice President, Prof. Oluyemi Osinbajo, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu,  Baba Adebisi Akande,  Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola for their love and vision for this race. 

“It is our prayers that someday, very soon, Nigeria shall experience total restructure of all sectors of our existence.