Film on MKO Abiola Revives June 12 Election Memories
The national premiere of the film “MKO Abiola,” directed by Ose Oyamendan, brought back memories of the June 12, 1993 election and the subsequent annulment of Bashorun MKO Abiola's victory. Tunde Rahman, who served as the Political Correspondent for the Daily Times and an officer in the Nigerian Election Monitoring Group, recounted the events leading to the annulment.
On June 12, 1993, results from 14 states indicated Abiola's comfortable lead, but announcements abruptly ceased. The Daily Times, under Editor Dr. Femi Sonaike, published an editorial demanding further results, leading to Sonaike's dismissal by the military.
On June 23, an unsigned statement announced the annulment, attributed to Mr. Nduka Irabor, spokesman for Chief of General Staff Admiral Augustus Aikhomu. The annulment sparked nationwide unrest, marking a significant moment in Nigeria's political history.
Oyamendan's film aims to educate younger generations about this crucial event and its implications for democracy in Nigeria.
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