M. K. O. Abiola: The Authorized Biography of Chief Moshood Kasimawo Olawale Abiola, Presumed Winner of June 12, 1993 Presidential Election in Nigeria.
by Fayemiwo, Moshood
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Tampa, FL: US African Christian Publishing, Inc., (2003). Signed & Inscribed by the Author. Octavo, softbound (stiff white, black & white photo. illus. wrappers), 206 pp. Fine. From lower cover: This is the first authentic biography of Chief Moshood Kasimawo Olawale Abiola, presumed winner of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election in Nigeria. It captures the life and times of unarguably Nigeria’s most flamboyant, richest and famous politician. It is about his parentage, birth, school years, his much-talked about rags-to-riches story, business exploits, military contacts, his foray into Nigeria’s murky politics, his presidential election victory of June 12, 1993, why the election was voided and the concatenation of events that led to his tragic demise on July 7, 1998. MKO Abiola loomed large in all facets of Nigerian life; economic, politics, religion, education, culture, entertainment, information just name it. Thus, Abiola’s odyssey, as this book reveals is a mini-history of Nigeria as a nation. In this book read the true account of Abiola’s wealth, the assassination of Gen. Murtala Muhammed on February 13, 1976, the role of America’s C.I.A., why and how Gen. Buhari was toppled, why and how Gen. Ibrahim Babangida came to power, the June 12, 1993 presidential election saga, the intrigues that catapulted Gen. Sani Abacha to power and how Nigeria’s political “muckety murks” in alliance with their multinational “do-gooders” decided to push both Abacha and Abiola in 1998. Read about President Olusegun Obasanjo’s roles in all coups in Nigeria, his C.I.A. connections an many more. This is not an apotheosis of MKO Abiola rather a straightforward, blow-by-blow account and an unbiased history of a political martyr and the various “dramatis personae” involved in Nigerian politics. This is history in motion...
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- Title
- M. K. O. Abiola: The Authorized Biography of Chief Moshood Kasimawo Olawale Abiola, Presumed Winner of June 12, 1993 Presidential Election in Nigeria.
- Author
- Fayemiwo, Moshood
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- US African Christian Publishing, Inc., (2003).
- Place of Publication
- Tampa, FL
- Date Published
- 2003
- Keywords
- African History, Nigeria, Nigerian History, Political Science, Africa, African Biography, Political Biography.
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Lighthouse Books, ABAA is a family-owned and operated book shop located in downtown Dade City, Florida, celebrating more than 40 years of business. We're open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Our specialties include Florida history and literature, Americana, literature of the South, military history (including, but not limited to, Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, Vietnam, Korean War), children's literature, antique maps, leather bindings and rare & unusual items. We have a wide variety of general stock, including a large landscape/gardening section, a great selection of Christian/church history/Bible study titles, Beat literature, fishing, aviation, maritime, Asian history, African history, European history, South Pacific, British history, archaeology, psychology, philosophy, Latin American and Caribbean history, Canadian history, discovery & exploration, art, antiques & collectibles' reference, pop-up books, railroads, hunting, fire arms, etc. About 25 per cent of our total stock is listed in our online inventory. If ever you're in the area, we invite you to come in and browse; to show our appreciation, we'll offer a 15 per cent discount off any purchases made on your first visit. The proprietor, Michael F. Slicker, is one of about 450 qualified members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America, Inc., and its affiliate the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers. He was also the founding president of the the Florida Antiquarian Booksellers Association and is still an active member and committee chairman. In addition to keeping regular hours at the storefront location, Lighthouse Books participate as a vender in about a dozen book fairs, antiques shows, map fairs and related events each year. One such show is The Florida Antiquarian Book Fair, an annual trade show/charity benefit held in downtown St. Petersburg in the spring, that has become the oldest and largest antiquarian book fair in the Southeast; Slicker has served as Chair since its inception thirty years ago. Please contact us for more information regarding our certified appraisal services. Please visit our website: www.OldFloridaBookStore.com. Bibliophiles might also enjoy our blog, featuring articles on unusual books, author biographies, and other book related subjects:.OldFloridaBookStore.blospot.com.
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