David Akinwande vs Hashim Thaci

David Akinwande was a founding member of the Nigerian Youth Movement (NYM), one of the first nationalist organizations in Nigeria. The NYM campaigned for greater African representation in the colonial government and laid the groundwork for the independence movement.

David Akinwande was elected to the Lagos Town Council, becoming one of the first Nigerians to hold a significant elective office under colonial rule. This position allowed him to advocate for local improvements and African interests within the colonial system.

David Akinwande was a key figure in founding the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP), a major political party in Lagos. The NNDP contested elections and pushed for gradual constitutional reform, representing the interests of the Lagos elite.

David Akinwande was a vocal opponent of the Richards Constitution, which he and other nationalists saw as a step backward for Nigerian unity. He argued that the constitution's regionalization would entrench ethnic divisions and delay self-government.

Thaci was a founding member of the KLA, which launched an armed insurgency against Serbian rule in Kosovo. He became a key political and military leader during the conflict.

Thaci, as KLA political representative, signed the Rambouillet Agreement. The agreement's rejection by Serbia led to NATO intervention and the eventual withdrawal of Serbian forces from Kosovo.

Thaci became Prime Minister after Kosovo's declaration of independence. He led the government during the early years of state-building and international recognition.

Thaci was indicted by the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague for crimes against humanity and war crimes, including murder and torture, allegedly committed during the Kosovo War. He resigned as president to face trial.