Saburi Abiola, the younger brother of the late business mogul and winner of the June 12, 1993 election, Moshood Kashimawo Abiola, recently shared his insights on how the family has been coping 26 years after the death of the former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party.
The Abiola family has been grappling with the loss of MKO Abiola for over two decades. Saburi reflects on how, if MKO were alive, the family would be caring for him in his old age after a lifetime of hard work and success. He describes MKO as a trailblazer, a caring individual, and a unifying figure who left a lasting legacy of hard work and perseverance.
Despite their profound grief, the family has had to find ways to survive and make ends meet after MKO’s death. Saburi, a former banker now working as a civil servant, highlights the economic challenges they face and the need for further support.
Reflecting on the annulment of the election and MKO’s death, Saburi acknowledges the family’s acceptance of the will of Allah and the ongoing struggle for justice. He expresses gratitude for the posthumous recognition of MKO by former President Buhari but emphasizes the need for more support to revive MKO’s businesses and uphold his values of unity and welfare for all.
As Nigeria continues to grapple with the lessons of June 12, Saburi calls for a united effort towards achieving progress and learning from the past to build a better future for the country.