The only way the Federal Government can truly honour Moshood Abiola, the winner of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, considered the freest and fairest presidential election in Nigerian history, is to declare the late businessman and philanthropist, a former President, his family has said.

The election was annulled by former military ruler Ibrahim Babangida before the final results were announced by the then electoral chairman Humphrey Nwosu. Mr. Abiola was having a clear lead over his rival, Bashir Tofa, before the election was annulled. Mr. Nwosu and other senior officials of the commission later stated that the remaining unannounced results showed that Mr. Abiola clearly won the election.

The former military dictator, Sani Abacha jailed The Ogun State born Mr. Abiola for declaring himself President. He later died in prison in July 1998...Read more: http://premiumtimesng.com/politics/5573-declare_abiola_president_family_nscia_demand.html