IBB had just stepped down from the presidential seat and handed the responsibility over to the technocrat, Ernest Shonekan. Despite being unpopular (at least compared to MKO Abiola), Shonekan promised to serve Nigeria with all his heart and to be faithful, loyal and honest. Unfortunately for him, he was handed a country in turmoil.
The Shonekan administration might have been ineffectual, but it gave way to the Sani Abacha regime, one of Nigeria’s most oppressive military administrations. Buckle up as we enter the final stretch of MKO Abiola’s presidential campaign.
What do we call this chapter in the story of Nigeria’s quest for democracy? In this episode, Wale Lawal finds some answers. Learn more at republic.com.ng/podcasts/.