Tinu-Abiola Calls For Legislative Measures To Prevent Military-Intervention In Nigerian Politics (Details)

Tinu-Abiola Calls For Legislative Measures To Prevent Military-Intervention In Nigerian Politics (Details)

Tinu Abiola, the widow of the late Chief MKO Abiola, has urged the National Assembly to enact a law that will stop military intervention in Nigerian politics. Abiola made the request while speaking with newsmen on Monday in Abuja during the commemoration of 25 years of unbroken democracy in Nigeria.

Despite her appeal, Abiola commended the military hierarchy for respecting democratic rule over the years. She praised her late husband, highlighting that one of his significant achievements was paving the way for democratic governance in Nigeria.

“One of the major achievements of MKO Abiola, winning that election, even though he was not allowed to rule, was that he opened the door; he opened the eyes of every Nigerian to democratic rule, and democracy has come to stay,” Abiola stated.

She also called on Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu, who played a crucial role in the fight for democracy in Nigeria. “We have to thank God that democracy has come to stay; without the June 12 event, probably, military rule will still have remained in Nigeria. Now, as we move on, what I will advise Nigerians to do is to please cooperate with the present government of Tinubu, who himself fought for June 12,” she said.

Abiola highlighted Tinubu’s significant contributions to the survival of democracy, noting his involvement with the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) and his efforts towards the actualization of June 12.

“My happiness today is to see one of those fighters of that time becoming the president of Nigeria; it is so great,” she expressed.

Furthermore, she urged Nigerians to be patriotic and work towards making Nigeria great. Abiola emphasized the need for Nigerians to love their country and consistently promote its image worldwide.

Abiola stressed the importance of the National Assembly in preserving Nigeria’s democracy. “Part of what I want the National Assembly to do is to enact the necessary law; especially a law that will prohibit coup d’état in Nigeria; it is very important. We have had an unbroken democracy for 25 years but I think the National Assembly has not done enough; it should enact a law that will prohibit military intervention in Nigerian politics,” she urged.

She pointed to recent military coups in Burkina Faso, Niger, and Guinea-Bissau as examples, calling on both houses of the National Assembly to collaborate and enact legislation that will prevent military intervention in Nigeria.

In conclusion, Tinu Abiola’s call to action serves as a reminder of the importance of safeguarding Nigeria’s democratic achievements and ensuring a stable political future free from military disruptions.