MKO Abiola Statue, Bronze monument in Ikeja, Nigeria
The MKO Abiola Statue stands 46 feet tall, featuring a fiberglass sculpture of the political figure wearing traditional agbada with his right hand raised.
The monument, unveiled in 2008, commemorates Chief Moshood Abiola, who won the Nigerian presidential election in 1993 before its subsequent military annulment.
The statue represents the ongoing commitment to democratic values in Nigeria through its portrayal of Abiola in traditional Nigerian ceremonial dress.
Located at coordinates 6.591548, 3.383974, the statue serves as a central meeting point within MKO Gardens, accessible to visitors throughout the day.
The monument combines a 37-foot sculpture mounted on a 9-foot pedestal, making it one of the largest political monuments in Lagos State.
Location: Ikeja
Location: Lagos State
Inception: 2008
GPS coordinates: 6.59155,3.38397
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:35
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