A coalition of 121 community-based and human rights groups in the old Western Nigeria under the aegis of Alliance of Yoruba Democratic Movements (AYDM) plans to confer on president –elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, “Distinguished Award for Courage” as part of the activities to mark the 30th anniversary of the June 12 election annulment.
The largest pan-Yoruba coalition also listed the Kaduna State governor-elect, Comrade Uba Sani, Ekiti State Governor Abiodun Oyebanji, Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo- Olu for awards .
The group in a statement signed by Popoola Ajayi, Omohinmi Ehonwa and Chief Kunle Oshodi on their behalf said for posthumous awards are Pa Alfred Rewane, Chief Anthony Enahoro, Pa Abraham Adesanya, Dr Beko Ransome Kuti, Pa Adekunle Ajasin and Comrade Chima Ubani among others.
The statement states that the award is in recognition of the role played by Tinubu, Uba Sani and others in the struggle for the actualisation of the June 12 election, adding that the award also takes into consideration the key political figures who stand out in the consolidation of democracy.
AYDM said since 1960, Nigeria has never produced a President from the rank and file of the radical pro-democracy movement until the February 2023 elections.
According to them, the award will teach lessons to the younger generation about the tough history of the country and those who stood firmly with the people at the most difficult times.
