Buhari officially confers GCFR title on MKO Abiola, GCON on Gani Fawehinmi

President Muhammadu Buhari has formally made the presumed winner of June 12, 1993, Presidential election Grand Commander of the Federal Republic.

The conferment of the honour on the late Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola comes 25 years after the election, which is recognised as the freest in the country’s history.

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It comes almost 20 years after Abiola died in detention after being jailed by military dictator General Sani Abacha for trying to claim his mandate.

Also, the president has formally conferred the title of Grand Commander Order of the Niger on human rights activist, philanthropist and democracy hero, Gani Fawehinmi.

The award was received on his behalf by his wife Ganiat Fawehinmi.