Former vice President Atiku Abubakar has celebrated Alhaja Kudirat Abiola, wife of Bashorun MKO Abiola, as heroine of all time in Nigeria’s democratic exploration, in commemoration of the 28th year of assassination.
According to Atiku Abubakar, @atiku “Today, as always, I remember Alhaja (Mrs) Kudirat Abiola, the wife of Bashorun MKO Abiola, on the 28th anniversary of her assassination.
“Following the incarceration of MKO, his wife stepped into the fray to symbolise the struggle for democracy and the restoration of the June 12 mandate.
“Her activism and leadership marked her as a heroine of all time.
“The democracy we enjoy today was only made possible by the sacrifices of people like her, who paid the ultimate price.
“May her soul continue to rest in eternal peace.” -AA