Chief MKO Abiola
Chief MKO Abiola was a Nigerian businessman and politician, widely celebrated for his role in the 1993 presidential election, which he won but was subsequently annulled by the military government. His struggle for democracy and justice made him a martyr in the eyes of many Nigerians. Abiola's imprisonment and eventual death while in custody sparked widespread outrage and protests, and he is now regarded as a symbol of the fight for civil rights and the restoration of democracy in Nigeria.
Born on Aug 24, 1939 (85 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 1 | 5.00 | 0.71% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 1,472,426 | $448,000 | 3,200$ |
| Totals | 1 | 206,139,589 | 1,472,426 | $448,000 | 3,200$ |
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Nigeria:
Chief MKO Abiola won the June 12, 1993 presidential election that was annulled by General Ibrahim Babangida.
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Nigeria:
Obasanjo refused to support Chief MKO Abiola’s struggle to reclaim the mandate of the 12th June presidential election.
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Nigeria:
Chief MKO Abiola was denied his mandate, jailed, and died in prison, highlighting the injustice in Nigeria.
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