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Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola GCFR, also known as M. K. O. Abiola ( // ⓘ; 24 August 1937 – 7 July 1998) was a Nigerian business magnate, publisher, and politician. He was the honorary supreme military commander of the Oyo Empire [a] and an aristocrat of the Egba clan.
May 8, 2024 · Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola (born August 24, 1937, Abeokuta, Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria—died July 7, 1998, Abuja, Nigeria) was a Nigerian business executive, philanthropist, and politician who is hailed as a figure of democratic change in Nigeria.
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May 29, 2018 · Moshood Abiola. The political turmoil endured by the citizens of Nigeria during the final decades of the twentieth century was led by a varied group of individuals. One of the most influential was Moshood Abiola (1937-1998), a Nigerian businessman educated in Scotland.
Jun 13, 2018 · A tribute to the late business mogul and politician who contested for the presidency in 1993 and won, but was denied power by the military. Learn about his humble beginnings, his achievements, his philanthropy and his legacy.
Nov 14, 2022 · Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola GCFR, also known as MKO Abiola, was a Nigerian publisher, politician, and businessman who lived from 24 August 1937 to 7 July 1998. He was a member of the Egba clan and the Yorubaland’s Aare Ona Kankafo XIV. Table of Content hide. 1 Moshood Abiola Biography. 2 Career.
Jul 8, 1998 · Moshood Kashimawoo Olawale Abiola, who died yesterday just as his release from prison appeared imminent, apparently won Nigeria's presidency in 1993.
Jul 7, 1998 · Chief Moshood Abiola was the presumed winner of the 1993 elections in Nigeria - annulled by the military. A year later he was arrested and has been in detention ever since. Former BBC West Africa...
