Fayose declares Monday public holiday to mark June 12

Ekiti state governor  Ayodele Fayose has declared Monday a public holiday in honour of the late Moshood Abiola, the winner of the June 12, 1993 Presidential Election,

Ogun, Ondo and Oyo states had earlier declared Monday a public holiday to mark the 24th anniversary of June 12, the date on which his election was annulled by then military Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida.

Fayose said he took the decision to join his other colleagues in the South West in the spirit of the unity of the region.

"Yoruba nation’s interest is beyond personal interest of anyone. For us to forge ahead as a people, we must speak with one voice.