A photo of young MKO Abiola and Olusegun Obasanjo at Baptist Boys High School in Abeokuta shows an important moment in Nigerian history. MKO Abiola, sitting in the middle, was the editor of the school newspaper. Olusegun Obasanjo, standing to the right, was his assistant editor.
In an interview, Hafsat Abiola, MKO's daughter, shared a story about her father. He helped a classmate with school fees. But after the 1993 June 12 election, this classmate said MKO wasn't a hero.
Hafsat noted that this classmate, who became president, never thanked MKO for his contributions. Despite their friendship and connections, he didn't honor MKO's legacy.
This story shows how relationships and politics can change in Nigeria. It reminds us of MKO Abiola's impact on democracy and how some people still haven't recognized his efforts.
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