Implement MKO Abiola’s Manifesto, Family Tells FG

The family of MKO Abiola, the presumed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, on Sunday, called on the Federal Government to implement the late politician’s manifesto in order to give succour to less privileged Nigerians.

The Head of Abiola Family, Murtala Abiola, made the call while speaking with newsmen during the annual prayer session for the winner of the 1993 presidential election held at the family compound of Gbagura, Abeokuta.

The annual prayer session was part of the activities in commemoration of the June 12 Democracy Day Anniversary.

The family head told newsmen that Abiola’s “Farewell to Poverty” manifesto offered a solution on how to provide succour to the students, unemployed and the aged Nigerians.

According to him, there is provision for allowances to the students and the unemployed Nigerians in the manifesto, as part moves to eliminate poverty in the country.

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