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When faced with a trial in absentia and death sentence by the military regime at home, he galvanized opposition in exile through NALICON and NADECO. His global stature made him the face of our struggle to validate June 12 and restore democracy in Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday, I join the world to celebrate his profound influence on generations of writers, scholars, and activists who have been inspired by his work. 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