Eminent personalities are now gathered at the Conference Hall of the presidential villa, Abuja to witness the posthumous investiture of Chief MKO Abiola, the presumed winner of the 1993 presidential election, with a national honour.
Also being honoured by President Muhammadu Buhari are noted persons associated with the June 12 struggle including late Chief Gani Fawehinmi.
Their family members are among the hundreds of people already gathered for the epoch making event which has persons from all walks of life in attendance.
Abiola is being honoured with the highest National award of the Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR).