M.K.O Abiola: The Reparationist
M.K.O Abiola: The Reparationist Often, when M.K.O Abiola is mentioned, he is usually associated with extraordinary philanthropy and being a successful international businessman. Most especially, he is remembered as the winner of the historic June 12, 1993 Presidential elections that united Nigerians across ethno-religious divides. The posthumous Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (GCFR) award by the Federal Government of Nigeria is the most recent feat associated with M.K.O Abiola. However, his role as a reparationist and his founding the reparations movement globally is not as celebrated. M.K.O Abiola was a reputable international business mogul who had links with many organisations and highly influential people. In October 1990, Abiola attended the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) meeting in Washington, and was the recipient of the 1990 CBC Chairman's Award for Excellence in Service. The Congressional Black Caucus eulogised M.K.O Abiola with the follo