VIDEO: MKO Abiola, My Father Had 40 Wives, 103 Children, Reduced to 55 After DNA Tests
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Abdulmumin Abiola, a son of the late Nigerian politician and philanthropist Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, recently disclosed details about his father’s extensive family. According to Abdulmumin, MKO Abiola had 40 wives and 103 children. However, subsequent DNA tests revealed that the actual number of biological children was 55.
More About MKO Abiola and His Legacy
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MKO Abiola, who passed away in 1998, was a prominent Nigerian businessman, politician, and philanthropist. He is best known for his efforts to promote democracy in Nigeria and his role in the June 12, 1993, presidential election, which he was widely believed to have won before it was annulled by the military regime.
Abiola’s large family and his polygamous lifestyle were a part of his personal life that attracted significant attention. His wealth and influence allowed him to support a large family, but the actual paternity of some children was only clarified through DNA testing after his death.
The reduction in the number of children from 103 to 55 underscores the complexities that can arise in large, polygamous families, particularly in verifying lineage and inheritance rights. This revelation has implications for the distribution of Abiola’s estate and the legal recognition of family members.
MKO Abiola’s legacy remains influential in Nigeria’s political history. He is remembered for his unwavering commitment to democracy and his substantial contributions to social causes. His family continues to play a role in Nigerian public life, with several of his children active in various professional fields.
