Ekiti State governor, Dr. Ayodele Fayose has urged the president of Nigeria, Muhammad Buhari to go the extra mile and declare late MKO Abiola winner of the June 12, 1993 general elections saying it is the only “right and legitimate step to take”.

This is in response to the president conferring highest honour in Nigeria which is the Grand Commander of the Federal Republic on the late politician.

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Dr Ayodele Fayose made this known on Thursday while addressing journalists in Ado Ekiti.

According to the Governor, the development is a good one even if laced with political motives. Fayose noted that it is constitutionally unacceptable to confer such an honour on an individual who has never been President of Nigeria.

He opined that President Buhari who has deemed it fit to honour MKO Abiola should also ensure that the “President” title be conferred on the foremost late politician and philanthropist.

Governor Fayose who put forward that past noteworthy deeds would always remain relevant said MKO Abiola’s good deed speaks for him and would forever linger in the hearts of Nigerians.

Chief Fayose also admonished Nigerians to remain steadfast in pursuit of free and fair elections devoid of rigging, subversion and unconstitutional practices which is characterized by most elections in the country.