In Nigeria, the Political Stories Sound Familiar
By Morak Babajide-Alabi Twenty-nine years ago today, June 12, 1993, Nigerians came out in large numbers to vote in a presidential election they thought would be the turning point in their country. Nigerians voted for MKO Abiola, but the military leaders voted to “walk back” the ‘wishes’ of the citizens as they annulled the election…