Kudirat Abiola and MKO Abiola
Pictures
of the eternal resting place of prominent Yoruba figures in Nigeria
namely Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola and his wife, Kudirat Abiola who
were victims of high-powered politics, have surfaced.
In the spirit of June 12, we bring you the pictures of the grave of
Chief Mko Abiola and his wife, Kudirat Abiola. A small gathering
organised by KIND foundation took place at Abiola Crescent off Toyin
street, Ikeja to celebrate June12 and MKO Abiola’s life.
The great politician touted to elevate the lives of the Nigerian poor masses died 24 years ago.
The graves of the Nigerian greats
KIND stands for the Kudirat Initiative for Democracy, a not-for-profit organization based in Lagos, Nigeria.
They work primarily in Nigeria in the areas of leadership
development for young women and on collaborative projects aimed at
removing barriers to women’s public participation and ending violence
against women.
The
June 12 political events of the year 1993 will never be forgotten in
the history of Nigeria where Nigerians unified to vote for a candidate
regardless of cultural, ethnic or religious ties.
MKO Abiola casting his vote in 1993
Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, CFR (24 August 1937 – 7
July 1998), often referred to as M. K. O. Abiola, was a popular Nigerian
Yoruba businessman, publisher, politician and aristocrat of the Yoruba
Egba clan.
He ran for the presidency in 1993, and is widely regarded as the
presumed winner of the inconclusive election since no official final
results were announced.
Throwback photo of MKO Abiola
He died in 1998, after being denied victory when the entire
election results were dubiously annulled by the preceding military
president Ibrahim Babangida because of alleged evidence that they were
corrupt and unfair.
Majority of states in the South-western part of Nigeria where he
hailed from are currently observing a public holiday today - June 12 to
honour his demise which was politically masterminded.
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