NADECO vs Abubakar on Military Rule and Abiola

Former NADECO leaders are fiercely disputing former Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar’s claims in his new book, which alleges they wanted military rule to continue in 1998 and that MKO Abiola died naturally. Colonel Tony Nyiam and Chief Ayo Opadokun insist NADECO’s sole mission was ending military dictatorship, not extending it, citing Chief Anthony Enahoro’s push for a people’s constitution. Nyiam recalls a key meeting where Abubakar’s emissary met with exiled NADECO leaders—including Bola Tinubu—where consensus was on a credible democratic handover, not military prolongation. Both leaders find Abubakar’s account of Abiola’s death implausible and demand transparency, arguing Abiola was likely assassinated. The core conflict centers on a misinterpretation: NADECO sought a stable transition with a new constitution and possibly a unity government led by Abiola—not military rule. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/26c0971be6b93040