June 12: Governor Ambode unveils new MKO Abiola Statue in Lagos (Photo)

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Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode today unveiled a new Chief MKO Abiola Statue at the MKO
Abiola Garden, Alapere - Ketu in commemoration of the annual June 12 anniversary.
At the event, the governor delivered a keynote address while late MKO Abiola’s son, Abdul-Mumuni
Abiola also gave a response concerning the monument on behalf of the family.

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