Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola

Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola (August 24, 1937 – July 7, 1998), often referred to as M. K. O. Abiola, was a popular Nigerian Yoruba businessman, publisher, politician and aristocrat of the 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. He died in 1998, after being denied victory when the entire election results were annulled by the preceding military president Ibrahim Babangida because of evidence that they were corrupt and unfair.

Personal facts

Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola
Alias (AKA)M.K.O Abiola
Birth dateAugust 24, 1937
Birth place
Abeokuta
Date of deathJuly 07, 1998
Place of death
Abuja
Children
Hafsat Abiola
Dupsy Abiola
Known for
Philanthropy

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