Hasfat Abiola is a democracy advocate and daughter of the Nigerian politician Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, who was put in prison after claiming the country's 1993 presidential election.
Civil rights activist Hafsat Abiola —
Hasfat Abiola is a democracy advocate and daughter of the Nigerian politician Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, who was put in prison after claiming the country's 1993 presidential election.
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Politician and philanthropist MKO Abiola won almost 60% of the 1993 vote. But Nigeria's ruling junta annulled the election and in 1994 arrested Abiola on a charge of treason.
MKO Abiola —
Politician and philanthropist MKO Abiola won almost 60% of the 1993 vote. But Nigeria's ruling junta annulled the election and in 1994 arrested Abiola on a charge of treason.
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MKO Abiola died in July 1998 while still in custody.
MKO Abiola —
MKO Abiola died in July 1998 while still in custody.
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Hafsat Abiola is the founder of the Kudirat Initiative for Democracy, a non-governmental organization working to promote women's leadership and raise awareness about domestic violence.
Civil rights activist Hafsat Abiola —
Hafsat Abiola is the founder of the Kudirat Initiative for Democracy, a non-governmental organization working to promote women's leadership and raise awareness about domestic violence.
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A well-known activist, Hafsat is involved in several international initiatives. Here, she is pictured with actor Willem Dafoe in September 2006 in Berlin, Germany, during an event by the "Dropping Knowledge" association, a group promoting international understanding of arts and culture.
Civil rights activist Hafsat Abiola —
A well-known activist, Hafsat is involved in several international initiatives. Here, she is pictured with actor Willem Dafoe in September 2006 in Berlin, Germany, during an event by the "Dropping Knowledge" association, a group promoting international understanding of arts and culture.
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