5 Facts About MKO Abiola That You‘ve Always Missed
-Nigerians will never forget great philanthropist, MKO Abiola and his fight for democracy
-Let’s jog your memory with 5 facts about the politician and his effect on democracy
MKO Abiola was a popular politician in Nigeria in the early 1990s.
The popular Nigerian businessman was adjudged to have won the 1993 election that was nulled by the military.
You think you have a great grasp of history? here are 5 amazing facts that you’ve likely not heard about Moshood Kashimawo Abiola.
The one that survived
Although Chief MKO eventually died, he survived in an area where many others failed.
The father of the businessman had 22 children before him and none of them survived past infancy.
MKO was the first child of his father to make it to adulthood.
MKO was a great philanthropist
Chief Abiola was one of the greatest philanthropists in the country during his time.
In 1991, he donated N120 million to all higher institutions in the country.
He also supported many religious institutions and secondary schools across the country.
The great chieftain
MKO Abiola was greatly recognized and acknowledged across the country.
As a chief, he received more traditional titles than any other Nigerian in history.
Chief MKO’s wives
In a time when polygamy was a trend, the Nigerian politician also expressed his love for women.
Chief MKO had four wives. The first wife Simibiat Atinuke Shoaga in 1960.
The second was Kudirat Olayinka Adeyemi in 1973, followed by Adebisi Olawunmi Oshin in 1974, and finally Doyinsola Abiola Aboaba in 1981.
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Abiola declared himself President
In 1994, MKO Abipla declared himself the president for Nigeria in Epetedo area in Lagos.
After this declaration, he was declared wanted and arrested on the others of Military Head of state, General Sani Abacha.
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