In preparation for the upcoming June 12 Democracy Day anniversary, the Ogun State Government has renovated the Abeokuta home of the late Chief Moshood Abiola (MKO). The facelift involved repairing fallen ceilings, damaged windows, and the collapsed external drainage system to restore the historic building.
Chief Press Secretary to the Ogun governor, Lekan Adeniran, stated that the renovations aimed to make the house more presentable for the anniversary. The Abiola family expressed their gratitude, highlighting the community benefits of the refurbishment. Alhaji Tajudeen Abiola, Deputy Head of the Abiola family, praised the government’s efforts, noting the significant improvements.
Ameen Abiola, one of MKO Abiola’s sons, also appreciated the state government’s dedication to preserving his father’s legacy. He emphasized the family’s ongoing gratitude for actions that honor MKO Abiola’s memory and contributions. MKO Abiola, who won the annulled June 12, 1993, presidential election, is remembered as a prominent businessman, philanthropist, and politician.