Former Inspector General of Police, Muhammed Adamu, has relived the heroic exploits of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the June 12, 1993, election crisis, saying he went into exile for the cause of democracy.

“As Nigeria celebrates Democracy Day on June 12, 2025, I honour President Tinubu, a towering figure in our nation’s democratic journey,” he said in a statement.

Adamu recounted how the late Chief MKO Abiola, the martyr of the June 12, 1993, election gave his life for democracy, thus inspiring President Tinubu’s resolute stand as a National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) activist fighting in the trenches.

“President Tinubu’s courage helped to pave the way for the fourth republic. As an elected senator in 1992, he displayed exceptional leadership until military rule disrupted his tenure.

“As governor of Lagos State from 1999-2007, his visionary policies in innovative tax, infrastructure development, and urban renewal transformed Lagos into Nigeria’s economic heartbeat, earning him the title ‘Architect of Modern Lagos.’

“President Tinubu remains one of the iconic personalities in the 26 years of the fourth republic. I congratulate Nigerians for sustaining the flame. May it continue to guide us towards national unity, development and the realisation of Africa’s boundless potential.”