Abiola in good health - doctor

LAGOS - Mr Moshood Abiola, presumed winner of Nigeria's annulled presidential election, is in good health and his living conditions…

LAGOS - Mr Moshood Abiola, presumed winner of Nigeria's annulled presidential election, is in good health and his living conditions have improved nearly three years after he was detained, his doctor has said.

Mr Abiola, one of Nigeria's richest men, has been held in a secret location since June 23rd, 1994, after he proclaimed himself president in defiance of military ruler, Gen Sani Abacha.

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