Historical Pics; MKO Abiola On His Arrival For First Court Appearance After Being Charged With Treason

Chief Moshood Abiola (MKO) Abiola arriving for his first appearance in court in 1994 after being charged with treason. The foremost politician contested for the presidency at the 1993 Nigeria elections and was widely regarded as the winner although the final results weren't released.

In 1994, he was arrested and detained in prison on charges of treason after declaring himself as the President of Nigeria.MKO Abiola died on 7 July 1998, the day he was due to be released from prison. His death was trailed by suspicious circumstances, while an official autopsy stated that Abiola died of heart attack, General Sani Abacha's Chief Security Officer said Abiola was beaten to death.