Segun Showunmi Reflects on Abiola's Legacy and Democracy

Segun Showunmi, the convener of The Alternative Movement and a member of the PDP, expressed his deep emotional response to the death of Moshood Abiola, the presumed winner of the June 12, 1993, presidential election. In a statement made on Thursday, Showunmi described Abiola's death as leaving an enduring emotional scar on him, significantly shaping his convictions about Nigeria's democratic journey.

He asserted that he would not trivialize Abiola's sacrifice or allow his comments to be misinterpreted. Showunmi stated, "The scar in my heart from the loss of Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola has not fully healed." He cautioned against political actions that could lead to chaos, referencing the events of 1992 to illustrate how political situations can deteriorate when respect for the law is disregarded.

Showunmi clarified that his remarks were intended as a warning about potential consequences, not an invitation to recklessness.