That is exactly what Chief Abiola said when he was asked by Gen. Abacha to denounce being the president of Nigeria. "i would rather die".

Immediately the military government led by Gen. Babangida annulled Nigeria's freest election, it doesn't take time before riots broke out in Nigeria especially in SW region and Gen. Babangida is forced to handover to an interim govt led by Mr shonekan.

Mr shonekan only spend few months before Gen Abacha who was the most senior officer in Nigeria Army forced him to resign.

After Abacha announced himself as being the Nigeria's president, Chief Abiola visited him and told him he is still on his election that was annulled and Gen Abacha should do the needful and announce him as the legitimate president but Gen Abacha told him blatantly that its all over and the election is gone forever.

Chief Abiola insisted and later on, in his Lagos residence declare himself the legitimate president and that he has no choice than to form a parallel govt, various news outlets all over the world carried this.

Gen. Abacha being very furious charged Chief Abiola with treason and ordered for his arrest, On Gen. Abacha's order, over 100 military and police vehicles was used to arrest Chief Abiola in his residence.

This brought international attention to Nigeria and Gen. Abacha was forced to give Chief Abiola a choice, "denounce being the Nigeria's president and you will have your freedom" chief Abiola said he would rather be in prison or even die.

Many dignitaries around the world like pope John came to persuade Chief Abiola and Gen Abacha in prison to denounce being president but he refused.

Unfortunately during this period, Gen. Abacha was having serious issues with his second in command, Gen. Oladipo Diya whom he has framed (along with other army officers which are all yoruba) and accused them of plotting "coup" just because he sensed they are tired of his "brutal military rule" .

Gen. Diya and these other yoruba Armies was charged with treason and subsequently sentenced to death, the death penalty was later reversed though but Gen Abacha died few days later, the cause of his death unknown to General public. Chief Abiola also died in prison few weeks after Gen. Abacha's death from alleged "tea poisoning". End of one of the most important era in Nigeria's history.

Military govt is bad and brutal, they have little regard to humans freedom and even life, especially in Nigeria and i am glad the yoruba fought it till the end. Do not wish for it again!!

Who's that man in white àgbàda?

Abitolola:
Who's that man in white àgbàda?

I think that's Gen. Bamaiyi ( not a yoruba man).
I'm not really sure

Nonsense....
where is the power today? Take life easy and God will make it easy for you.

For people that think I hate Tinubu cos he is yoruba,I loved Abiola very much even though I was in primary six then and understood little about politics then.I love Obasanjo very much and will always wish him well.But u see Tinubu,corrupt,drug lord?no way.Can't clap for such mentor.

What is the essence of this thread

oh, this is the new trajectory of una propaganda. You'll say all your thrash but refuse to condemn democratic coup by politicians and electoral bodies. You want to be allowed to loot peacefully on a stolen mandate. Pathetic cowards.

waynetee:
That is exactly what Chief Abiola said when he was asked by Gen. Abacha to denounce being the president of Nigeria. "i would rather die".

Immediately the military government led by Gen. Babangida annulled Nigeria's freest election, it doesn't take time before riots broke out in Nigeria especially in SW region and Gen. Babangida is forced to handover to an interim govt led by Mr shonekan.

Mr shonekan only spend few months before Gen Abacha who was the most senior officer in Nigeria Army forced him to resign.

After Abacha announced himself as being the Nigeria's president, Chief Abiola visited him and told him he is still on his election that was annulled and Gen Abacha should do the needful and announce him as the legitimate president but Gen Abacha told him blatantly that its all over and the election is gone forever.

Chief Abiola insisted and later on, in his Lagos residence declare himself the legitimate president and that he has no choice than to form a parallel govt, various news outlets all over the world carried this.

Gen. Abacha being very furious charged Chief Abiola with treason and ordered for his arrest, On Gen. Abacha's order, over 100 military and police vehicles was used to arrest Chief Abiola in his residence.

This brought international attention to Nigeria and Gen. Abacha was forced to give Chief Abiola a choice, "denounce being the Nigeria's president and you will have your freedom" chief Abiola said he would rather be in prison or even die.

Many dignitaries around the world like pope John came to persuade Chief Abiola and Gen Abacha in prison to denounce being president but he refused.

Unfortunately during this period, Gen. Abacha was having serious issues with his second in command, Gen. Oladipo Diya whom he has framed (along with other army officers which are all yoruba) and accused them of plotting "coup" just because he sensed they are tired of his "brutal military rule" .

Gen. Diya and these other yoruba Armies was charged with treason and subsequently sentenced to death, the death penalty was later reversed though but Gen Abacha died few days later, the cause of his death unknown to General public. Chief Abiola also died in prison few weeks after Gen. Abacha's death from alleged "tea poisoning". End of one of the most important era in Nigeria's history.

Military govt is bad and brutal, they have little regard to humans freedom and even life, especially in Nigeria and i am glad the yoruba fought it till the end. Do not wish for it again!!

I still remember how General Abacha hung the ogoni 9 .

waynetee:


I think that's Gen. Bamaiyi ( not a yoruba man).
I'm not really sure

I doubt army ethics…

Will allow a subordinate officer wear civilian clothing in presence of his superior especially for an official event.

That should be a civilian!

Abitolola:
Who's that man in white àgbàda?

waynetee:


I think that's Gen. Bamaiyi ( not a yoruba man).
I'm not really sure

Sir Michael Otedola

waynetee:
That is exactly what Chief Abiola said when he was asked by Gen. Abacha to denounce being the president of Nigeria. "i would rather die".

Immediately the military government led by Gen. Babangida annulled Nigeria's freest election, it doesn't take time before riots broke out in Nigeria especially in SW region and Gen. Babangida is forced to handover to an interim govt led by Mr shonekan.

Mr shonekan only spend few months before Gen Abacha who was the most senior officer in Nigeria Army forced him to resign.

After Abacha announced himself as being the Nigeria's president, Chief Abiola visited him and told him he is still on his election that was annulled and Gen Abacha should do the needful and announce him as the legitimate president but Gen Abacha told him blatantly that its all over and the election is gone forever.

Chief Abiola insisted and later on, in his Lagos residence declare himself the legitimate president and that he has no choice than to form a parallel govt, various news outlets all over the world carried this.

Gen. Abacha being very furious charged Chief Abiola with treason and ordered for his arrest, On Gen. Abacha's order, over 100 military and police vehicles was used to arrest Chief Abiola in his residence.

This brought international attention to Nigeria and Gen. Abacha was forced to give Chief Abiola a choice, "denounce being the Nigeria's president and you will have your freedom" chief Abiola said he would rather be in prison or even die.

Many dignitaries around the world like pope John came to persuade Chief Abiola and Gen Abacha in prison to denounce being president but he refused.

Unfortunately during this period, Gen. Abacha was having serious issues with his second in command, Gen. Oladipo Diya whom he has framed (along with other army officers which are all yoruba) and accused them of plotting "coup" just because he sensed they are tired of his "brutal military rule" .

Gen. Diya and these other yoruba Armies was charged with treason and subsequently sentenced to death, the death penalty was later reversed though but Gen Abacha died few days later, the cause of his death unknown to General public. Chief Abiola also died in prison few weeks after Gen. Abacha's death from alleged "tea poisoning". End of one of the most important era in Nigeria's history.

Military govt is bad and brutal, they have little regard to humans freedom and even life, especially in Nigeria and i am glad the yoruba fought it till the end. Do not wish for it again!!

No one wants the army to rule again. But if the civillian government keeps messing up, people will look for change. And if that change means overthrowing the government, people will troop out and celebrate.

Abitolola:
Who's that man in white àgbàda?

Femi Otedola father. Former lagos state governor. A swown paddy of abiola.
Mistake abiola did was that he would have remained in exile like others. Well, nigeria has passed military coup. If any happen today, it will polarized already struggling military forces and increase insurgencies all over the country and things will become terrible. Full sanctions will be implemented by the world power brokers because of the point of interest as nigeria is very important in global scene. So expect terrible situations across the west Africa. If ecowas and the west eventually plan to restore democracy then that will be the end of nigeria. Expect dollar to naira to even reach 3000, as debt profiles will worsen the economy. Coup is not realistic. We can always put pressure on the democratically elected institutions to do the right thing. At least its improving in some areas.

raskymonojendor:

I still remember how General Abacha hung the ogoni 9 .

He silenced them for life.
People were sentenced to death for minor things

contentmakerPRO:

Femi Otedola father. Former lagos state governor. A swown paddy of abiola.
Mistake abiola did was that he would have remained in exile like others. Well, nigeria has passed military coup. If any happen today, it will polarized already struggling military forces and increase insurgencies all over the country and things will become terrible. Full sanctions will be implemented by the world power brokers because of the point of interest as nigeria is very important in global scene. So expect terrible situations across the west Africa. If ecowas and the west eventually plan to restore democracy then that will be the end of nigeria. Expect dollar to naira to even reach 3000, as debt profiles will worsen the economy. Coup is not realistic. We can always put pressure on the democratically elected institutions to do the right thing. At least its improving in some areas.

Yes! NRC. Back then Yomi Edu ran for governor under SDP. We though we were seeing she then.

waynetee:


I think that's Gen. Bamaiyi ( not a yoruba man).
I'm not really sure

Sir Michael Otedola. Femi Otedolas father