Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, rtd, was facilitating the release of the June 12, 1993, presidential election winner, MKO Abiola, before his death.
Obasanjo made this known on Saturday at the public presentation of three books in honour of General Abubakar’s 84th birthday, titled “The Legacy of a Statesman @84”, at the Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja.
He described General Abdulsalami as a great military leader, an officer and a gentleman, a patriot, a nationalist, and a peacemaker.
The ex-president equally highlighted General Abdulsalami’s role in managing the confusion and uncertainty following General Sani Abacha’s death.
He explained that Abdulsalami’s actions, such as releasing political prisoners and facilitating MKO Abiola’s release, should be commended.
“You sagaciously managed the seeming confusion and uncertainty that followed Abacha’s death. You emerged from the cloud and carefully proceeded to
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