THE late Basorun Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, who won the June 12, 1993 presidential poll, had on June 11, 1994, declared himself President in a historic speech entitled “Enough is Enough,” which was delivered at Epetedo in Lagos Island. Read below the speech reproduced hereunder in extenso: People of Nigeria, …
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June 12: Movement Holds Rally For MKO Abiola, Other Democracy Heroes
THE Patriots, an eminent group of leaders of thought in collaboration with June 12 Pro Democracy Movement of Nigeria, will host a national rally in Lagos on June 12 in honor of late Chief MKO Abiola. Prof. Anthony Kila, Chairman, Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the June 12 Democracy Day …
Read More »2023: Buhari Promises Free, Fair Election In MKO Abiola’s Honour
President Muhammadu Buhari promised to facilitate a “free, fair and transparent electoral process” in 2023 general elections in honour of the acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, late MKO Abiola. Buhari made the pledge on Saturday in his 2022 Democracy Day speech while calling on political parties, …
Read More »Ten Things About MKO’s Daughter, Rinsola, APC National Youth Leader Aspirant
Ten things you should know about APC National Youth Leader aspirant Rinsola Abiola While Nigerians talked about the gender bills last week, Rinsola Abiola, a renowned activist and advocate for youth in politics, announced her intention to contest for the National Youth Leader position under the All Progressives Congress (APC). …
Read More »Punch’s Aboderin and Activist, Ngoladi set for battle over N100m book on Abiola
Punch’s Abimbola Aboderin, and Activist and writer, Dr. Uzor Ngoladi are currently in a battle over a book launched at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Lagos on June 12, 2021. Abimbola Aboderin is the son of the First Republic politician and businessman, the late Olola Moyosore Aboderin, a foundation …
Read More »MKO’s labour – Sam Omatseye
M.K.O. Abiola, meeting him came early in my career as a reporter with the Newswatch magazine. I had come early to the office, and assistant editor Dare Babarinsa asked me to accompany him to the chief’s house for an interview. I was a society reporter covering the popular celebrity column …
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