President Muhammadu Buhari has renamed the Abuja National Stadium after MKO Abiola, the presumed winner of Nigeria’s 1999 presidential election.
Buhari made the remark during the 2019 Democracy Day Address at the Eagle Square, Abuja.
“The National Stadium in Abuja shall henceforth be known as the Moshood Abiola National Stadium,” says Presidency.
While some Nigerians are impressed with the move, some others feel it is not enough. Below are some collated social media reactions: