I voted for MKO. I knocked on doors, shouting that people come out to vote. I used my umbrella for other people in the sun. He was a generous man. He gave a million naira to each tertiary institution in the country. I was hoping for a boy to name him Olawale. I named her Olamide. A new Nigeria is POssible.
Thanks @ Dele Faro timi for always standing by the truth!! The nexus betw. 1993 & 2023 elections as you clearly pointed out is so canny. We should not allow Abiola's memory & the 1993 mandate freely given to him & in defence of which he paid the supreme prize to be thrashed in the dustbin of history as the 'ruining crass' would love to see it done!!
Bros, thanks so much, I am an igbo man until today , I was brainwashed that Cheif MKO was in the interest of youroba nation. May History never forget you, Mr. Farotimi for the truth and the unlocking of Nigerian people's minds. I want you to believe me that you are one the Heroes Nigerian should be proud of any time in their life.
Sigh 🤦♂️. Sometimes, these revelations always saddens me 😔. Will we ever be free? We have loads of brainwashed happy slaves. They are the enemies of our freedom
Today's episode is quite emotional 😢. I was in primary 5 then and all the campaign jingles were household songs then. I still remember vividly how I was teargased during the protest. I pray God will heal our land and his death will not be in vain.
Thank you very much, Uncle Dele. I stand corrected in my reasoning. Inspite of whatever misgivings anyone might have about MKO's person, the bottom line is the fact that he had the people's mandate whereas the impostor we have today never had it. Thank you, Sir for setting me straight.
Nobody has said MKO didn't win the 1993 election, 2 truths can exist. MKO's dealings back then is just as Tinubu's past. The reason so many people in that generation were ignorant about a lot of things is because of the seeming control print media had over News decimation. If MKO had contested today, it would have been a different ball game entirely.
May God bless you abundantly for this June 12 edition. Whatever anyone choose to accuse Abiola of, he was a philanthropist like no other Nigerian I have known in my over 60 years of life. In my town, just as in the rest of Anambra state, we voted him as though there was no other contestants. That annulled mandate was a denial of the people's will to choose in Nigeria and has been perpetuated ever since. It's the reason government in Nigeria, at all levels, is never accountable to the people. Once again, remain blessed.
Im very happy you spoke to the very issue today. You highlighted the similarities which are very obvious. Its a shame that history has taught us nothing. Even if they took the subject out of the school curriculum it doesn't take away the truth because before the "school buildings and the conventional " ee had tales by moonlight happening in our homes. But "Abiola and the stealing from the people" happened not too long ago. Why are we determined to stay where the ruling class chained us to? What happened to Abiola and "the people's choice" happened in 2023. And it did because the same people are still around right now and they beat their chests in conviction that "THEY CANT DO ANYTHING " are they right? Thats a question for each individual to answer. We change the narative when we "tribalize" or "religionize" every everything that in Nigeria and its a SHAME. Those of us that knew Abiola didnt vote for him because he was a saint. We voted because he had a human face and heart. He had his faults but he was approachable and gave back. He gave back to the community everywhere he turned. Why are we so self centered? Why do we ignore the WRONG itself. They stole our mandate. They did and they did it again in 2023. Why allow them to keep doing it while they dine daily irrespective of their own differences in religion and tribes. Why are we comfortable as we watch them milk us and call us fools by the day? Is it because of the 2 or 5 thousand naira they give us during the elections while we keep going back to beg them for more because we know its never enough. It doesn't last for a day. But we are comfortable with that and deceive ourselves that we are better than others that dont have at all. Maybe we are worse than the politicians 😢
That Abiola's election was the freeist election I have ever seen in Nigeria. After that annulment, I knew that we are in a rollercoaster 🎢 as a nation. It was after that annulment that the ship called Nigeria sunk. 😢
My Brother you've really put succinctly. We're not looking for a Saint or Angel but someone who can help to redirect the affairs of this country. And the fact that the majority of Nigerians voted for an individual is an indication of the faith and confidence they've for the person and that mandate should be allowed to stand. There's no Saint or Angel on this Earth plane.....We're all humans. You've actually brought clarity on this issue.
Prisoners that still loves their chains might never regain freedom. Majority of nigerians are still very much in love with their chains. A divided and poverty ravaged Nigerians will never gain freedom from the hands of a united and smart criminally inclined Nigeria politicians.
Baba Dee! Permit me to call you that, same name i called my late in-law Dele Odelola who showed me the intellectual 'light' path, he told me the truth; just like you've just done. To have the kind of Spirit MKO had is to be 'saintly' in Nigerian terms. I was a 13 year old in 1993 and i was very aware of the man called MKO. One of my fond memories was how a long queue of people irrespective of tribe came to his house every Friday, and he never got tired of doing good to those he knew could never pay back. Ever smiling 😊 It's so true that Nigerians need to take 'ownership' of this country and it's true that it's the same system that has recycled itself: chulwumerije like ajuri, abacha like tinubu. We have to realize that every infinitesimal or great natural resource belongs to us collectively, including the proceeds from them, which includes the exquisite furnishings that adorn the Asorock villa and the National Assembly etc. I hope I've not drifted from my point, but you've really stirred up an intellectual revolution within me. 💪🏾 Thank you Baba Dee and may posterity be very kind to you. 🙏🏾
Oh we been struggling on the winepress much too long... REBEL.... REBEL Say we've been taken for granted much too long REBEL... REBEL Babylon system is the vampire 😢
Thank you for this great insight, even as a child growing up at the time, I knew MKO was the best thing that could have happened to Nigeria, am not Yoruba, nor ibo, nor hausa, I am just a Nigerian who believes that good governance is possible, we've never had it this bad. One love❤
Sir, Abiola was popular. I only hear his name. Remember in those days there was no Internet as we have today to know who is who. But we love Abiola because he was very charitable. I left the country when I was 13 in 1997. It was later years in London that one pastor of MFM that I heard that Abiola was involved in ITT and that he ordered a container loads of Bible to be thrown into the sea. I don't know whether it is true or not.
I watched davids submission of abiola. I have to be honest, i also have written abiola off, after the many revelations. But i have so much respect for you egbon, that i carefully listened to ur submission. It is not and was never about individuals...abiola fought a good and righteous fight and deserves absolute respect for that.
Abiola shut himself in the leg when he defied the wise counsel of his wife, encouraged IBB to annul the primaries won by Shehu Yar'Ardua and Adamu of SDP & NRC. He benefitted from the weakening of the other candidates that led to his winning SDP primary having been facilitated by IBB. So if the same IBB decides to destroy his closest friend who amass wealth courtesy of military coups, how is this our national headache?
Abiola did a lot of things to make money, but it was not open because there was no Internet. Abiola was the richest man in Nigeria in 1990/91. Abiola was very generous, humble and friendly. A big man, with a big heart. I remember him. He would have made a very good President, no doubt. I danced and sang his song
One thing no one can deny is that Abiola won fair and square. Obviously, he had questionable dealings, and all humans make mistakes, but truth has to be said regardless.
@jideakinola2398 In itself, I ll always prefer MKO but for some reasons, the people do not want an individual to be painted a saint when he ain't one. I remember 1993 very well and also joined in his campaign as a 5+ year old kid then chasing his campaign tricks in Festac. Even got a poster from his campaign truck. Lol. The man won fair and square. E no go better for IBB sha.
Winning the people mandate doesn't mean MKO had the competence (especially morally)to redirect Nigeria it depends on how well he was sold to the people then as a savior during that election, Even Buhari had the people's mandate in 2015 because he was sold to us as a Mr no nonsense and Mr fight corruption but ended up being one of our many night mares.David said about MKO WHAT MANY OF US ARE AFRAID TO ADMIT ABOUT WHO MKO WAS.
Dele, as much as I believe in principle that everything you said about the June 12 is true. it however surprises me, how this story is always told without the heroic good job of humfrey Nwosu being mentioned at all. Infact Humphrey's life hung on the thread for the glory we have today for Abiola. If it was Yakubu . . . What do you think ?
I don't think anybody is doubting if MKO won 1993 elections. I know this episode may be prompted by David Hundeyin's opinion of the character of man on Noble Nigeria's podcast, but I can't remember hearing David's saying the man didn't win the elections. He was no saint, yes, there's rarely a saint who will get that far politically tbh but I would have really to see people who presume to speak for the man to come out and debunk the allegations against him. In as much as IBB was notoriously guilty for annuling that election and remains so till date, I still believe they may be a strong reason why he annulled the election and I pray his makes it public before meeting his maker.
hmm, Egbon. I feel obligated to correct the impression that Abiola won across Eastern Nigeria, he did not. It's also incorrect that Nigerians across the country protested the annulment of the elections. What is true is that people of all nationalities residing in the Southwest protested. Although, I know many residents of Lagos who left Lagos after the election was annulled and there was tension in Lagos. It was "ileya" of a sort for them, but they returned when Lagos did not burn. So if today, revisionists have decided to massacre the person of Abiola, why should anyone be surprised. His running mate joined the govt who put him in prison, what else can go wrong? Sadly, nothing has changed 30 years after. This is why when people like yourself do the things you do, relatives (your family) will tell you not to die a useless death because Nigeria is not worth dying for. But I totally understand, there's nothing as fulfilling as giving back to a place that gave one everything, like Abiola did...
I voted for MKO. I knocked on doors, shouting that people come out to vote. I used my umbrella for other people in the sun. He was a generous man. He gave a million naira to each tertiary institution in the country. I was hoping for a boy to name him Olawale. I named her Olamide. A new Nigeria is POssible.
Thanks @ Dele Faro timi for always standing by the truth!!
The nexus betw. 1993 & 2023 elections as you clearly pointed out is so canny.
We should not allow Abiola's memory & the 1993 mandate freely given to him & in defence of which he paid the supreme prize to be thrashed in the dustbin of history as the 'ruining crass' would love to see it done!!
Bros, thanks so much, I am an igbo man until today , I was brainwashed that Cheif MKO was in the interest of youroba nation. May History never forget you, Mr. Farotimi for the truth and the unlocking of Nigerian people's minds. I want you to believe me that you are one the Heroes Nigerian should be proud of any time in their life.
I knew David was going to be challenged. Thank u elder. Tell the children the truth. We were old enough to witness both.
One of the voices of reasons that still holds Nigerian hope alive
Sigh 🤦♂️. Sometimes, these revelations always saddens me 😔. Will we ever be free? We have loads of brainwashed happy slaves. They are the enemies of our freedom
I weep in my spirit too, bro.
Today's episode is quite emotional 😢. I was in primary 5 then and all the campaign jingles were household songs then. I still remember vividly how I was teargased during the protest. I pray God will heal our land and his death will not be in vain.
Thank you very much, Uncle Dele. I stand corrected in my reasoning. Inspite of whatever misgivings anyone might have about MKO's person, the bottom line is the fact that he had the people's mandate whereas the impostor we have today never had it. Thank you, Sir for setting me straight.
Nobody has said MKO didn't win the 1993 election, 2 truths can exist.
MKO's dealings back then is just as Tinubu's past. The reason so many people in that generation were ignorant about a lot of things is because of the seeming control print media had over News decimation.
If MKO had contested today, it would have been a different ball game entirely.
I salute you sir
You are not tribal at all you are a Free man God bless you
God bless
I believe you sir, you're a good man and advocate of a good governance like Mr Fawehinmi
Many are riding unjustly on the wings of uncelebrated heroes of democracy! Awon jaguda baba ole
To God be the glory.... Gods blessings be upon you and all the living souls and God rest the soul of the a ''Man" Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola.❤
May God bless you abundantly for this June 12 edition. Whatever anyone choose to accuse Abiola of, he was a philanthropist like no other Nigerian I have known in my over 60 years of life. In my town, just as in the rest of Anambra state, we voted him as though there was no other contestants.
That annulled mandate was a denial of the people's will to choose in Nigeria and has been perpetuated ever since. It's the reason government in Nigeria, at all levels, is never accountable to the people.
Once again, remain blessed.
Sir, I wish many more years in good health so that I can continue to learn from your enormous wealth of knowledge. Good morning...
Tell the children the truth ❤
Im very happy you spoke to the very issue today. You highlighted the similarities which are very obvious. Its a shame that history has taught us nothing. Even if they took the subject out of the school curriculum it doesn't take away the truth because before the "school buildings and the conventional " ee had tales by moonlight happening in our homes. But "Abiola and the stealing from the people" happened not too long ago. Why are we determined to stay where the ruling class chained us to? What happened to Abiola and "the people's choice" happened in 2023. And it did because the same people are still around right now and they beat their chests in conviction that "THEY CANT DO ANYTHING " are they right? Thats a question for each individual to answer. We change the narative when we "tribalize" or "religionize" every everything that in Nigeria and its a SHAME. Those of us that knew Abiola didnt vote for him because he was a saint. We voted because he had a human face and heart. He had his faults but he was approachable and gave back. He gave back to the community everywhere he turned. Why are we so self centered? Why do we ignore the WRONG itself. They stole our mandate. They did and they did it again in 2023. Why allow them to keep doing it while they dine daily irrespective of their own differences in religion and tribes. Why are we comfortable as we watch them milk us and call us fools by the day? Is it because of the 2 or 5 thousand naira they give us during the elections while we keep going back to beg them for more because we know its never enough. It doesn't last for a day. But we are comfortable with that and deceive ourselves that we are better than others that dont have at all. Maybe we are worse than the politicians 😢
This is a good and balanced historical truth .
Thanks so much for the timely reminder .
Thank you for all you do, sir. We, the minority who are willing to listen to you speak the truth, appreciate you. ❤
Oh. May you live long scholar. Very rare gem. God bless you richly sir
Let's not forget professor Humphrey Nwosu who went ahead to call the election results and was arrested for doing so. He was the Yakubu of today.
God bless you my senior man, I love you because you always speak for truth
Sir Dele Farotimi thanks for doing justice to this sermon of Late Chief MKO Abiola death and the 12th June, 1993 debacle.
Thank you sir
Brilliant scholar. Thanks 🙏 immensely
Thank you for always standing for the truth .
Thank you!
As always very brilliant. Many blessings Dele. You are one of a kind.
That Abiola's election was the freeist election I have ever seen in Nigeria. After that annulment, I knew that we are in a rollercoaster 🎢 as a nation. It was after that annulment that the ship called Nigeria sunk. 😢
My Brother you've really put succinctly. We're not looking for a Saint or Angel but someone who can help to redirect the affairs of this country.
And the fact that the majority of Nigerians voted for an individual is an indication of the faith and confidence they've for the person and that mandate should be allowed to stand.
There's no Saint or Angel on this Earth plane.....We're all humans.
You've actually brought clarity on this issue.
Uncle Dele”, I pray that the Truth keep you, guide you and bless you tremendously. You shall live long.😊
Thanks Dele. Am glad that there are still people who don't forget the truth. Am glad you are able to bring this out. God bless and keep you.
God bless you too, sir.
Thanks for the effort, sir.
Prisoners that still loves their chains might never regain freedom. Majority of nigerians are still very much in love with their chains. A divided and poverty ravaged Nigerians will never gain freedom from the hands of a united and smart criminally inclined Nigeria politicians.
Nigeria is a DISASTER.Even my own Nigerian Wife CANNOT Tell our Children the Truth about Herself and the Entire Country of Nigeria.
God bless you. I hope king Dave takes this word of advice with an open mind. Dave is a good guy, no doubt.
Thank you very much sir for this truth.
Thanks for the exposition. I now know that Mamud just repeated Uchechukwu Merije act in 1993.
Thank you sir for this clarity.
Baba Dee! Permit me to call you that, same name i called my late in-law Dele Odelola who showed me the intellectual 'light' path, he told me the truth; just like you've just done.
To have the kind of Spirit MKO had is to be 'saintly' in Nigerian terms. I was a 13 year old in 1993 and i was very aware of the man called MKO. One of my fond memories was how a long queue of people irrespective of tribe came to his house every Friday, and he never got tired of doing good to those he knew could never pay back. Ever smiling 😊
It's so true that Nigerians need to take 'ownership' of this country and it's true that it's the same system that has recycled itself: chulwumerije like ajuri, abacha like tinubu.
We have to realize that every infinitesimal or great natural resource belongs to us collectively, including the proceeds from them, which includes the exquisite furnishings that adorn the Asorock villa and the National Assembly etc. I hope I've not drifted from my point, but you've really stirred up an intellectual revolution within me. 💪🏾
Thank you Baba Dee and may posterity be very kind to you. 🙏🏾
The Truth Nothing but The truth ❤
Oh we been struggling on the winepress much too long... REBEL.... REBEL
Say we've been taken for granted much too long
REBEL... REBEL
Babylon system is the vampire 😢
I can't love Uncle Dele less
Thank you for this great insight, even as a child growing up at the time, I knew MKO was the best thing that could have happened to Nigeria, am not Yoruba, nor ibo, nor hausa, I am just a Nigerian who believes that good governance is possible, we've never had it this bad.
One love❤
Sir, Abiola was popular. I only hear his name. Remember in those days there was no Internet as we have today to know who is who. But we love Abiola because he was very charitable. I left the country when I was 13 in 1997. It was later years in London that one pastor of MFM that I heard that Abiola was involved in ITT and that he ordered a container loads of Bible to be thrown into the sea. I don't know whether it is true or not.
Good morning Pastor.. "Tell the Children the Truth" 🤔
Well said!
I watched davids submission of abiola. I have to be honest, i also have written abiola off, after the many revelations. But i have so much respect for you egbon, that i carefully listened to ur submission. It is not and was never about individuals...abiola fought a good and righteous fight and deserves absolute respect for that.
Categorically speaking, what do you have me do ?
Honestly Nigeria is a crying shame.
Do you mean a crime scene?
Well Said.
Abiola shut himself in the leg when he defied the wise counsel of his wife, encouraged IBB to annul the primaries won by Shehu Yar'Ardua and Adamu of SDP & NRC. He benefitted from the weakening of the other candidates that led to his winning SDP primary having been facilitated by IBB. So if the same IBB decides to destroy his closest friend who amass wealth courtesy of military coups, how is this our national headache?
Mko Abiola died on July 7, 1998.
I remember clearly.
Abacha died June 8, 1998
These two days were one month apart and was a shock
Waiting for next week. Thank you Sir
Good evening sir, pls where is Aisa Yesufu
Abiola did a lot of things to make money, but it was not open because there was no Internet.
Abiola was the richest man in Nigeria in 1990/91.
Abiola was very generous, humble and friendly. A big man, with a big heart. I remember him.
He would have made a very good President, no doubt.
I danced and sang his song
One thing no one can deny is that Abiola won fair and square. Obviously, he had questionable dealings, and all humans make mistakes, but truth has to be said regardless.
But what did those 'questionable dealings' have to do with an election that he won fair and square?
@jideakinola2398 In itself, I ll always prefer MKO but for some reasons, the people do not want an individual to be painted a saint when he ain't one. I remember 1993 very well and also joined in his campaign as a 5+ year old kid then chasing his campaign tricks in Festac. Even got a poster from his campaign truck. Lol. The man won fair and square. E no go better for IBB sha.
Good morning Big Brother, I am present.
One love bro❤
If indeed MKO Abiola was truly involved in different coup de tat as allegedly accused, wouldn't it then be a case of Karma???
Greetings Dele am up today to hear you live and may God continue to bless you for all you do
Amen and same to you 🙏🏾
Good morning Sir .
Winning the people mandate doesn't mean MKO had the competence (especially morally)to redirect Nigeria it depends on how well he was sold to the people then as a savior during that election, Even Buhari had the people's mandate in 2015 because he was sold to us as a Mr no nonsense and Mr fight corruption but ended up being one of our many night mares.David said about MKO WHAT MANY OF US ARE AFRAID TO ADMIT ABOUT WHO MKO WAS.
Oh! We were really brainwashed.
Dele, as much as I believe in principle that everything you said about the June 12 is true. it however surprises me, how this story is always told without the heroic good job of humfrey Nwosu being mentioned at all. Infact Humphrey's life hung on the thread for the glory we have today for Abiola.
If it was Yakubu . . . What do you think ?
My big brother don enter studio with Bob Marley❤❤
Good morning 🌅
Truth get belle, we go wait, may be tommorow.
I don't think anybody is doubting if MKO won 1993 elections. I know this episode may be prompted by David Hundeyin's opinion of the character of man on Noble Nigeria's podcast, but I can't remember hearing David's saying the man didn't win the elections.
He was no saint, yes, there's rarely a saint who will get that far politically tbh but I would have really to see people who presume to speak for the man to come out and debunk the allegations against him. In as much as IBB was notoriously guilty for annuling that election and remains so till date, I still believe they may be a strong reason why he annulled the election and I pray his makes it public before meeting his maker.
My mentor
Abiola and jagabannnnn are inseparable......sir stop. Jagaban has destroyed every respective accorded to Abiola
Please where is Aisha Yesufu?
No history in schools
MR DELE,I DON'T FEEL YOU ON THIS ONE TODAY.WE MEN AND OUR BIAS.
hmm, Egbon.
I feel obligated to correct the impression that Abiola won across Eastern Nigeria, he did not.
It's also incorrect that Nigerians across the country protested the annulment of the elections.
What is true is that people of all nationalities residing in the Southwest protested.
Although, I know many residents of Lagos who left Lagos after the election was annulled and there was tension in Lagos. It was "ileya" of a sort for them, but they returned when Lagos did not burn.
So if today, revisionists have decided to massacre the person of Abiola, why should anyone be surprised.
His running mate joined the govt who put him in prison, what else can go wrong?
Sadly, nothing has changed 30 years after.
This is why when people like yourself do the things you do, relatives (your family) will tell you not to die a useless death because Nigeria is not worth dying for. But I totally understand, there's nothing as fulfilling as giving back to a place that gave one everything, like Abiola did...
Hmm
This social media ranting is not helping matter
Thank you so much sir
Thank you sir
Let's not forget professor Humphrey Nwosu who went ahead to call the election results and was arrested for doing so. He was the Yakubu of today.
Thank you sir
Let's not forget professor Humphrey Nwosu who went ahead to call the election results and was arrested for doing so. He was the Yakubu of today.
Let's not forget professor Humphrey Nwosu who went ahead to call the election results and was arrested for doing so. He was the Yakubu of today.