Investigate the circumstances that led to my father’s death – MKO Abiola’s son tells Buhari

After 24 years of the demise of Chief MKO Abiola, one of his sons, Abdul Abiola, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to investigate the circumstances that led to the death of his father.

Recall that Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, popularly known as MKO Abiola died under suspicious circumstances on July 7, 1998, in detention.

The richest Nigerian Man in the19th century was presumed the winner of the June 12, 1993, presidential elections but his election was annulled by the then Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida before the official results were released.

MKO Abiola died the day he was due to regain his freedom from prison and his shocking demise was trailed by suspicious circumstances.

An official autopsy though stated that he died of a heart attack but some other unconfirmed reports say the politician was killed.

Two decades have passed and the deceased’s son, Abdul Abiola is asking President Muhammadu Buhari to investigate the circumstances that led to the death of his father.

Abiola appealed to the President via his Twitter handle @AbdulMKO on Tuesday.

He asked that Buhari look into Nigeria’s archives to reveal the truth, adding that it is time for Nigerians to know the truth about what led to the death of his father.

According to him, the truth will help bring about justice.

His tweets read: “It is time for the Nigerian people to know the truth as to what happened in the post-June 12, 1993 elections.

“And also, what led to the death of MKO Abiola and Kudirat Abiola and other unsung heroes.

“I urge President Muhammadu Buhari to look into our country archives for justice to prevail.”

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