NADECO leaders reject Abdulsalami Abubakar's claims on military rule extension and Abiola's death

Abubakar, in his autobiography "Call of Duty," asserted that some NADECO leaders requested an extension of military rule in 1998 and that the late Chief MKO Abiola died of natural causes. Nyiam, a key member of NADECO abroad, stated he was unaware of any recognized NADECO leader who sought to prolong military rule, emphasizing the group's objective was to end military dictatorship. He recalled a meeting where NADECO figures, including current President Bola Tinubu, unanimously insisted on a credible democratic transition.

Nyiam also challenged Abubakar's account of Abiola's death, suggesting the former Head of State was either misinformed or being economical with the truth. Chief Opadokun, former NADECO General Secretary, clarified that NADECO abroad had requested a program for stability that included a people's constitution and a government of national unity headed by Abiola, not an extension of military rule. He indicated that Abubakar might have misconstrued these discussions.