Akeredolu declares June 12 work free day in Ondo

Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has declared Tuesday , June 12 , work free day in honour of late M . K. O Abiola , winner of the June 12 , 1993 Presidential election in the state .

The State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Yemi Olowolabi, made this known in a signed statement on Saturday in Akure copy of which was made available to News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) .

Olowolabi said that the day would be celebrated with a town hall assembly at the International Culture and Events Centre (The Dome ) in Akure .

“ All civil servants, market women , artisans, politicians , clergymen , students and Ondo State residents from all walks of life are invited to be part of the historic gathering in honour of M. K. O Abiola , winner of the June 12 1993 Presidential Election .

” It promises to be a riveting event with extensive focus on June 12 : Yesterday , Today and Tomorrow” .

“ The Town Hall Assembly will be anchored by Dr Kayode Fayemi , former Minister of Mines and Steel Development and former Governor of Ekiti State .

“ Other members of the distinguished panelists at the special Assembly include Dare Babarinsa, founding Executive Editor of TELL Magazine; Odia Ofeimun, renowned Poet and Ifeanyi Odili , National Secretary of Campaign for Democracy amongst other eminent pro - democracy activists , ” Olowolabi stated .

He congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari for carrying out the popular long- awaited wishes of the people.

He also commended the President for the posthumous honour bestowed on MKO Abiola and other heroes of democracy in Nigeria.