“We Didn’t Go There for Money!” — Sowore Recounts How He Rejected ₦800,000 from Late MKO Abiola in 1993
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has shared an inspiring story about his encounter with the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Abiola (MKO) — a moment that, according to him, defined his lifelong commitment to principle over personal gain.
In a recent podcast interview, Sowore recalled visiting Abiola’s home as a student leader from the University of Lagos during the tense period following the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election. He described the billionaire’s mansion as “a living room as big as a stadium.”
During the visit, Abiola, known for his generosity, offered the students ₦800,000 — a massive sum at the time. However, to Abiola’s surprise, Sowore and his team refused the money.
“He was shocked,” Sowore said. “Abiola told us no one had ever rejected money from him. I told him we didn’t come for money — we came to stand for justice.”
When Abiola jokingly suggested that the money could at least cover transportation, Sowore humorously replied that “even if we took a helicopter from UNILAG, that amount was still too much.”
The activist explained that their decision was driven by integrity and the genuine desire to support Abiola’s democratic struggle — not for personal enrichment.
The story has since gone viral, resonating deeply with Nigerians who see it as a reminder of Sowore’s long-standing dedication to activism, truth, and integrity, values often missing in the nation’s political landscape.
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has shared an inspiring story about his encounter with the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Abiola (MKO) — a moment that, according to him, defined his lifelong commitment to principle over personal gain.
In a recent podcast interview, Sowore recalled visiting Abiola’s home as a student leader from the University of Lagos during the tense period following the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election. He described the billionaire’s mansion as “a living room as big as a stadium.”
During the visit, Abiola, known for his generosity, offered the students ₦800,000 — a massive sum at the time. However, to Abiola’s surprise, Sowore and his team refused the money.
“He was shocked,” Sowore said. “Abiola told us no one had ever rejected money from him. I told him we didn’t come for money — we came to stand for justice.”
When Abiola jokingly suggested that the money could at least cover transportation, Sowore humorously replied that “even if we took a helicopter from UNILAG, that amount was still too much.”
The activist explained that their decision was driven by integrity and the genuine desire to support Abiola’s democratic struggle — not for personal enrichment.
The story has since gone viral, resonating deeply with Nigerians who see it as a reminder of Sowore’s long-standing dedication to activism, truth, and integrity, values often missing in the nation’s political landscape.
“We Didn’t Go There for Money!” — Sowore Recounts How He Rejected ₦800,000 from Late MKO Abiola in 1993
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has shared an inspiring story about his encounter with the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Abiola (MKO) — a moment that, according to him, defined his lifelong commitment to principle over personal gain.
In a recent podcast interview, Sowore recalled visiting Abiola’s home as a student leader from the University of Lagos during the tense period following the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election. He described the billionaire’s mansion as “a living room as big as a stadium.”
During the visit, Abiola, known for his generosity, offered the students ₦800,000 — a massive sum at the time. However, to Abiola’s surprise, Sowore and his team refused the money.
“He was shocked,” Sowore said. “Abiola told us no one had ever rejected money from him. I told him we didn’t come for money — we came to stand for justice.”
When Abiola jokingly suggested that the money could at least cover transportation, Sowore humorously replied that “even if we took a helicopter from UNILAG, that amount was still too much.”
The activist explained that their decision was driven by integrity and the genuine desire to support Abiola’s democratic struggle — not for personal enrichment.
The story has since gone viral, resonating deeply with Nigerians who see it as a reminder of Sowore’s long-standing dedication to activism, truth, and integrity, values often missing in the nation’s political landscape.
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