Tinubu, Abdulsalami, Osoba, Others Hail Opadokun at 80, Recall His Many Sacrifices
• President: he spent his 50th birthday in detention over democracy struggle •Abdulsalami: I released him after over two years in detention Wale Igbintade President Bola Tinubu and former Head
President Bola Tinubu and former Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar have praised veteran pro-democracy activist and elder statesman, Chief Ayo Opadokun, on his 80th birthday. Opadokun, a lawyer and leading figure in Nigeria's struggle for democracy, spent his 50th birthday in detention due to his advocacy for democracy. President Tinubu recalled Opadokun's courageous sacrifices throughout the June 12 struggle and his unwavering commitment to good governance, federalism, and the rule of law.
Former Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar released Opadokun and other political detainees shortly after coming to power, marking a new chapter in Nigeria's journey towards democracy. Ogun State Governor Olusegun Osoba and Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel also paid tribute to Opadokun, highlighting his role as a lawyer, journalist, pro-democracy advocate, and statesman during the struggle against military rule.
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