Families of democracy heroes complained about President Tinubu's June 12 honor list. They said many important fighters for democracy were left out. The Ajasin family spoke loudly about their father being forgotten.
Chief Tokunbo Ajasin called his father a key leader of NADECO and Afenifere groups. These groups led the fight against military rule. His father helped create the democracy movement that freed Nigeria.
Activists want other heroes added to the list. They named Walter Carrington, Ayo Opadokun, and Olabiyi Durojaiye as missing heroes. Many NADECO founders and leaders did not appear on the honor roll.
The presidency blamed human error for the missing names. Officials said they accidentally left out important people. They promised to make another list to fix the mistakes.
Critics worry the president picked favorites for the honors. They think he left out people who criticize his government. The controversy grows as more families demand recognition for their heroes.
Chief Tokunbo Ajasin called his father a key leader of NADECO and Afenifere groups. These groups led the fight against military rule. His father helped create the democracy movement that freed Nigeria.
Activists want other heroes added to the list. They named Walter Carrington, Ayo Opadokun, and Olabiyi Durojaiye as missing heroes. Many NADECO founders and leaders did not appear on the honor roll.
The presidency blamed human error for the missing names. Officials said they accidentally left out important people. They promised to make another list to fix the mistakes.
Critics worry the president picked favorites for the honors. They think he left out people who criticize his government. The controversy grows as more families demand recognition for their heroes.
