It’s been 31 years since a seismic event triggered by the 12 June, 1993 election nearly brought Nigeria to its knees. The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), MKO Abiola, was on the cusp of a resounding victory when the military government of General Ibrahim Babangida interrupted and later annulled the election.
That action sparked nationwide protests that ultimately consumed Babangida’s government and his successor, General Sani Abacha. It set the stage…
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