June 12: Political Struggle as the Pathway to Egalitarianism and Future of Nigeria’s Development (Lecture)
June 12: Political Struggle as the Pathway to Egalitarianism and Future of Nigeria’s Development (Lecture) Before we proceed, I want use this opportunity to remember Chief MKO Abiola. We cannot but acknowledge that without MKO Abiola, June 12 would not have been possible. It must be explicitly emphasized that MKO Abiola had the option to renounce his mandate, and be generously rewarded for it, but chose not to. The Muslim-Muslim ticket was possible then, is it possible now? How far have we come since June 12 1993 elections? What has been the impact of democracy on the average person since 1999? There are so many questions about the impact of the annulment of that spectacular election on our polity. “The Abiola chapter in Nigerian politics was historic in more ways than one, because he represented the dream of a new Nigeria and a modern Nigeria.” - Pa Anthony Enahoro This presentation will be addressed via three cardinal sections: Political Struggle , Egalitarianism and Devel