TINUBU MOURNS MKO ABIOLA’S WIDOW, DOYINSOLA

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of veteran journalist and former Managing Director of the Concord Group of newspapers, Dr Doyinsola Hamidat Abiola, describing her as a pioneering media figure and a devoted advocate of democracy.

Dr Abiola, who died on Tuesday at the age of 82, was the wife of the late Chief MKO Abiola, the acclaimed winner of the annulled June 12, 1993, presidential election.

In a statement issued by the State House on Wednesday, President Tinubu hailed her for breaking gender barriers in journalism and for her significant contributions to the media industry, democratic governance, and the advancement of women’s rights in Nigeria.

He also reflected on her active role in the political struggles that followed the annulment of the 1993 election, highlighting her resilience and unwavering commitment to justice during one of the most defining moments in Nigeria’s democratic journey.

The President extended his condolences to the Abiola and Aboaba families, her only daughter, Doyinsola, as well as the governments and people of Lagos and Ogun States, while urging all to honour her legacy of courage and service.