Hafsat Abiola-Costello: The Abiola Legacy—From Family Sacrifice to Global Leadership for Democracy
In traditional Yoruba society, family names carry profound meaning—they are repositories of principles, practices, beliefs, and occupations that define a lineage’s contribution to the world. Just as “Ogun” reflects the vocation and spirituality of metalworking and creativity, or “Ade” signifies royalty and its attendant responsibilities, the name Abiola has become indelibly etched into Nigeria’s democratic …