June 12 and The Paradox of Nigerian Democracy: Between Foundational Ideals and Political Symbolism

Photo Credit: TheGuardian By Augustine Eigbe, Ph.D June 12, 1993, remains a defining moment in the annals of Nigeria’s political history. The annulment of what is widely regarded as the freest and fairest election in the country’s history won by Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola (M.K.O Abiola) GCFR, marked both the apogee of democratic aspirationsContinueContinue reading “June 12 and The Paradox of Nigerian Democracy: Between Foundational Ideals and Political Symbolism”