Events in Nigeria

President-elect of Nigeria Moshood Abiola talked with reporters about the political situation in his native Nigeria, where he was prevented… read more

President-elect of Nigeria Moshood Abiola talked with reporters about the political situation in his native Nigeria, where he

was prevented from serving as president when a military coup occurred following the election. He said the population of Nigeria was undertaking a general strike in protest of the defeat of democracy represented by the military coup. Representative Willaim Jefferson (D-Louisiana) introduced the African leader, saying Chief Abiola held the full support of the Congressional Black Caucus. Chief Abiola responded to reporters' questions. close

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Program ID:
49667-1
Category:
News Conference
Format:
Congressional News Conference
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Aug 30, 1993 | 5:07pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Sep 05, 1993 | 1:22am EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Aug 30, 1993 | 5:07pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Aug 30, 1993 | 8:29pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Aug 31, 1993 | 1:37am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Sep 04, 1993 | 3:50pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Sep 05, 1993 | 1:22am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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