June 12: MKO Abiola, Soyinka, Falana, Yar’adua, 28 other heroes of democracy 

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his 2024 Democracy Day speech, recognised several individuals as heroes of Ngeria’s 25 years of democracy.

He particularly recognised the following individuals: 

1. Chief MKO Abiola

2. Kudirat Abiola

3. General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua

4. Pa Alfred Rewane

5. Chief Anthony Enahoro

6. Chief Abraham Adesanya

7. Commodore Dan Suleiman

8. Chief Arthur Nwankwo

9. Chief Chukwuemeka Ezeife

10. Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu

11. Chief Frank Kokori

12. Chief Bola Ige

13. Chief Adekunle Ajasin

14. Chief Ganiyu Dawodu

15. Chief Ayo Fasanmi

16. Chief Gani Fawehinmi

17. Chief Olabiyi Durojaiye

18. Dr. Beko Ransome-Kuti

19. Chima Ubani

20. General Alani Akinrinade

21. Professor Bolaji Akinyemi

22. Professor Wole Soyinka

23. Chief Ralph Obioha

24. Chief Cornelius Adebayo

25. Olisa Agbakoba

26. Femi Falana

27. Abdul Oroh

28. Senator Shehu Sani

29. Governor Uba Sani

30. Chief Olu Falae

31. Chief Ayo Adebanjo

32. Chief Ayo Opadokun

These individuals were acknowledged for their significant contributions and sacrifices towards the attainment and sustenance of democracy in Nigeria.

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