A former Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, has commended President Bola Tinubu for the national honour recently given to some pro-democracy activists in recognition of their roles during the June 12 struggles.
By Francis Onyeukwu
A former Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, has commended President Bola Tinubu for the national honour recently given to some pro-democracy activists in recognition of their roles during the June 12 struggles.
Sani gave the commendation while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja.
“This was the first time in the history of the Fourth Republic that the president officially appreciated the struggles and sacrifices made by Nigeria’s freedom fighters and civil rights activists in the fight for democracy.
“In the last 26 years, there was never a time those who fought, those who were jailed, those forced into exiles and those who laid down their lives for democracy were recognised and appreciated.
“I know that former President Muhammadu Buhari recognised and immortalised Chief MKO Abiola but apart from that, all those who fought and struggled were never appreciated until President Tinubu did that during this year’s June 12 anniversary.
“To me, having this award is not about my person, it is more of recognition to the courage of those Nigerians who spoke out and stood up when it was most dangerous to do so.
“At that time in the history of our country, history beckoned on people with conscience and courage to stand up and speak out and challenge the military junta, and they did it and paid the price of conviction,’’ he said.