Events in Nigeria
1993-08-30T20:29:06-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/95f/049667-m.jpgPresident-elect 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 is
undertaking a general strike in protest of the defeat of democracy
represented by the military coup. Rep. Jefferson introduced the
African leader, saying Chief Abiola held the full support of the
Congressional Black Caucus. Chief Abiola responded to reporters' questions.
was prevented from serving as president when a military coup occurred
following the election. He said the population of Nigeria is
undertaking a general strike in protest of the defeat of democracy
represented by the military coup. Rep. Jefferson introduced the
African leader, saying Chief Abiola held the full support of the
Congressional Black Caucus. Chief Abiola responded to reporters' questions.
President-elect Abiola talked with reporters about the political situation in his native Nigeria, where he was prevented from serving as… read more
President-elect 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 is
undertaking a general strike in protest of the defeat of democracy
represented by the military coup. Rep. Jefferson 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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