President Bola Tinubu, Nobel laureate Prof Wole Soyinka, and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on Wednesday, relived memories of Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggle at the unveiling of a book written by General Secretary, National Democratic Coalition, Ayo Opadokun.
The book, titled “The NADECO story,” was unveiled at the Shell Hall of the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos.
The event featured a historical reflection and a national call for continued defence of democratic values by pro-democracy actors, leading statesmen and scholars.
Speaking on behalf of Tinubu, former Ogun State Governor, Chief Olusegun Osoba, said the administration recognised the sacrifices made by NADECO members and other pro-democracy activists, noting that their actions helped preserve Nigeria’s democratic trajectory.
Tinubu said the struggle against military dictatorship came with enormous personal risks, including exile, detention, harassment and loss of livelihood.
