Abdulmumini Abiola, the son of the late MKO Abiola, has stated that Nigeria continues to grapple with the same fundamental issues that were prevalent in 1993. He made this observation during an appearance on Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’ on Friday, as the nation marked 27 years of uninterrupted democracy.
Abiola pointed out that despite multiple successive democratic administrations, the country remains fundamentally unchanged since the transition began. He clarified that while he values democracy, the system has failed to be truly representative. The problems identified three decades ago persist, he lamented, creating a situation where citizens exist but lack effective channels to voice their concerns to the government.
According to him, the current state of affairs in Nigeria shows a populace that is unable to express their views or hold the government accountable. This echoes the same disconnect that was flagged during the 1993 election period, indicating a stagnation in democratic progress.