… Says Abubakar restored faith in democracy after Abacha’s death
… His 11-month transition, set stage for civil rule
…He laid foundation for democracy in Nigeria – Mbeki
Former Nigerian leaders, Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan and Godswill Akpabio, Senate President, all unanimously agreed on Saturday that Abdulsalami Abubakar’s decision not to extend his military rule, helped to heal the wound inflicted by the annulment of the June 12 1993 election and restore democracy in Nigeria
At a well attended unveiling of the three books, in honour of the former leader, ” Call to duty, Nigeria’s grand Patron and Mediating for Africa”, the leaders noted that Abubakar had provided leadership that restored hope and confidence in Nigeria at a critical period in the nation’s history following the death of General Sani Abacha in 1998.
