Anniversary of June 12 presidential election (5)
Summary
General Babangida then announced the administrators of the two parties having dissolved the leadership of both Chief Tom Ikimi (NRC) and Alhaji Baba Gana Kingigbe(SDP). Among those who attended the Port-Harcourt convention were John Nwodo, Dr. Dare Bada, Bashir Dalhatu, Professor Eyo Ita, Prine Fola Afonja, Dr. Bawa Walka and Theo Nkire. At the Jos Convention, Chief Abiola was elected as the Presidential candidate and he quickly named Alhaji Baba Gana Kingigbe, GCON as his running mate. Among those who attended the Jos Convention were Dapo Sarumi, Amos Idakula, Abubakar Rimi, Dr. Okechukwu Odunze, Joseph Toba, Jim Nwobodo, Dr. Olusola Saraki and Alhaji Sule Lamide. In an attempt to end this ridiculous charade which may culminate in judicial anarchy, the Federal Military Government has decided to stop forthwith, all court proceedings pending or to be instituted and appeals thereon in respect of any matter touching, relating or concerning the presidential election held on June 12, 1993.