Showunmi’s Remarks on MKO Abiola Spark Outrage and Debate

Segun Showunmi, a member of the Bola Tinubu Campaign Council, has drawn criticism after saying the late MKO Abiola committed treason and deserved imprisonment. Abiola is widely regarded as the presumed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, which was annulled by the military government. He later died in detention while seeking to reclaim his mandate. Critics say the comments disregard Abiola’s role in Nigeria’s democratic struggle. They also point to his posthumous GCFR national honour as recognition of his place in the country’s history.

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