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Nigeria's Lost Election
Twenty years ago Nigeria held an election which was supposed to mark the end of military rule. Chief MKO Abiola, the presumed winner, was subsequently arrested and jailed.
On June 12 1993, Nigeria held an election which was supposed to mark the end of military rule. What happened next sparked years of controversy. We speak to an aide to the presumed winner, MKO Abiola.
Abiola died in jail still believing he was Nigeria's rightful ruler.
(Image: Chief MKO Abiola at polling station, June 12 1993. Credit: AFP)
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