''Buhari has done what previous administrations failed to do'' Governor Ambode reacts to FG's declaration of June 12 as democracy day

Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has commended President Buhari for declaring June 12th as the New Democracy Day in honour of the late presumed winner of the June 12th 1993 Presidential Election, Chief MKO Abiola.

In a statement released this morning by his Chief Press Secretary, Habib Aruna, the governor said President Buhari has by the declaration, done what previous administrations have failed to do.

''This is a welcome development. It is a historic moment in our nation, and I join other Nigerians to commend President Buhari on this announcement. By this move, he has done what previous administrations failed to do. This not only shows that the president is a man of history and character but also eloquently confirms that the heroes of democracy did not die in vain after all''the statement read