June 12: Freest and Fairest of Them All
In this week’s episode we cover the 1993 election results and the debate on Babangida’s decision to annul the results.
Hosted by Wale Lawal
Nov 19, 2023
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Our first season tells the story of June 12, 1993 — the day Nigeria held what is widely considered its freest and fairest presidential election, only for the results to be annulled by the military government of General Ibrahim Babangida. Host Wale Lawal traces the political machinations, the key players, and the lasting consequences of that fateful day.
Hosted by Wale Lawal.
In this week’s episode we cover the 1993 election results and the debate on Babangida’s decision to annul the results.
