How Four Nigerian Youths Hijacked Plane Conveying China’s Vice President Because Of MKO Abiola

This was a time when Nigerians were demanding an end to military rule and the restoration of democracy. Following the annulment of the June 12, 1993 general election — in which MKO Abiola had been declared the winner — by General Ibrahim Babangida, tensions escalated.

Babangida claimed the election was voided due to electoral irregularities. Before stepping down on August 26, 1993, he established an interim government tasked with overseeing the transition from military rule to a democratic system….CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>