Table Shaker: MKO Abiola, Original Tinubu Was A Criminal? Nigerians In Shock As David Hundeyin Shakes Table

In a startling revelation, Nigerian journalist and author David Hundeyin has publicly branded Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola as a criminal. Hundeyin made these claims during an interview on the program ‘ Noble Nigeria’ on Monday. ..Read Full Article

During the interview, Hundeyin drew a parallel between MKO Abiola and another prominent Nigerian figure, Bola Tinubu. He stated, ” There was the original Tinubu who went by the name MK Abiola. ” This statement suggests that the corruption and criminal activities often associated with Nigerian political figures are not new but have historical roots.
Hundeyin did not mince words about Abiola’ s alleged illicit activities. He said, ” Despite all of his wealth and all of his money. . . his money was made from very similar circumstances, by the way. Because MK was also a criminal, let’ s be clear about that. ” This direct accusation challenges the commonly held view of Abiola as merely a wealthy businessman and philanthropist.

Expanding on his allegations, Hundeyin asserted that Abiola was deeply involved in various illegal enterprises. ” There’ s no type of illegal activity that man was not involved in; co- financing, smuggling of any kind of legal or illegal commodity. His hands were inside, ” Hundeyin claimed. This paints a picture of Abiola as a man who amassed his wealth through a myriad of unlawful means.

Hundeyin’ s comments have stirred considerable controversy, given Abiola’ s significant role in Nigerian history. MKO Abiola is widely remembered for his involvement in the June 12, 1993, presidential election, which is often considered one of the fairest in Nigeria’ s history.

Despite winning the election, Abiola was not allowed to assume office, leading to widespread political unrest and his eventual imprisonment. Abiola’ s death in 1998, while still in custody, cemented his status as a martyr in the eyes of many Nigerians.

David Hundeyin’ s statements are sure to ignite further debate about the legacies of Nigeria’ s political elite. While some may see his comments as a necessary revelation of historical truths, others will likely view them as an attack on a figure who remains a symbol of democratic struggle in Nigeria. The impact of these allegations on public perception of MKO Abiola will unfold in the coming days.