MKO Abiola
Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, commonly known as MKO Abiola, was a prominent Nigerian businessman, politician, and philanthropist who is best remembered for his role in the struggle for democracy in Nigeria. Abiola won the June 12, 1993 presidential election, widely regarded as Nigeria's freest and fairest, but his victory was annulled by the military government. His subsequent arrest and the struggle for his release became a rallying point for pro-democracy activists. Abiola is celebrated as a martyr for democracy in Nigeria, and June 12 is now recognized as Democracy Day in the country.
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 |
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| Nigeria | 4 | 5.75 | 0.21% | +30% | 206,139,589 | 561,512 | $448,000 | 1,220$ |
| Totals | 4 | 206,139,589 | 561,512 | $448,000 | 1,220$ |
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Nigeria:
MKO Abiola was voted for by Nigerians in 1993 out of disappointment and a strong desire to remove the military from power.
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Nigeria:
Zainab Duke-Abiola is the wife of late Chief MKO Abiola.
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Nigeria:
MKO Abiola won the June 12, 1993 presidential election, which was later annulled.
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Nigeria:
Sule Lamido stated that Abiola was doubly punished: first, denied the presidency; second, denied what is owed to him.
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Nigeria:
MKO Abiola's departure from the NPN was due to a crisis over the party's nomination process.
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Nigeria:
MKO Abiola is referenced for his term 'Eaglet Governors' in discussing the challenges of governance.
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Nigeria:
MKO Abiola was a friend of Wande Abimbola who faced political oppression after winning the June 12, 1993 presidential election.
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Nigeria:
They buried their differences and united to elect late MKO Abiola in 1993.
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Nigeria:
MKO Abiola was a prominent political figure and friend of Wande Abimbola.
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Nigeria:
A state of Obafemi Awolowo, MKO Abiola, Olusegun Obasanjo, Simeon Adebo.
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