Human rights lawyer, Abdul Mahmud recounts June 12 experience

A human right lawyer and political activist, Abdul Mahmud popularly referred to as the Great Oracle share his June 12 experience on his official Twitter handle in commemoration of 27 years of the annulment of the most fairest and freest election in Nigeria history. The activist also use the medium to remember the falling heros of June 12.
The statement reads

“27 years to the day the thunder to our democratic march was snatched by IBB. The fairest and freest presidential poll was annulled by the man who dribbled the nation.

“A few days later the who’s who in the pro-democracy movement gathered at Beko Kuti’s home at Imaria Street, Anthony Village.

“Another gathering followed at Iponri Estate- this time the gathering of the core left. Alea iacta est- the die has been cast.
The gathering resolved to meet IBB in the streets.
Patria o muerte –
Fatherland or death!

“And Nigerians met IBB in the streets.
On the first day, Carter Bridge was seized. The fiercest battles were fought there. Petrol molotovs & stones v Live rounds. We held ground and lost 2 Nigerians to live rounds.

“As we mark another anniversary tomorrow (today), may the blood of those compatriots continue to water our tree of freedom. I remember them today, as always!

“Whenever you sit with your keypad and type abuses directed at the Great Oracle, remember how he stood with his comrades -armed with fiery speeches and faced the dictator and death- always remember!!