Ken Saro-Wiwa

ModernPoliticianNigeria1941 — ?

Ogoni activist executed by Abacha regime.

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Quick Facts

Born

1941

Country

Nigeria

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)20

Political (20%)39

Influence (20%)58

Legacy (20%)48

Leadership (15%)42

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score45.0

Ken Saro-Wiwa — Complete Timeline

1990 AD

Founded the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni PeoplePolitical Action◆ Major

Ken Saro-Wiwa founded MOSOP to advocate for the rights of the Ogoni people in the Niger Delta. The movement protested against environmental degradation and oil exploitation by Shell and the Nigerian government.

Environmental ActivismOgoniNiger DeltaMOSOP

Impact: regionalconstructive

1994 AD

Arrested and Detained by Abacha RegimePolitical Action◆ Major

Saro-Wiwa was arrested by the military regime of General Sani Abacha on charges of inciting murder. He was detained for over a year in harsh conditions, drawing international attention to his case.

Political PrisonerAbacha RegimeHuman Rights

Impact: globaltragic

1995 AD

Executed by HangingPolitical Action

Saro-Wiwa was executed by hanging on November 10, 1995, along with eight other Ogoni activists. The execution sparked international outrage and led to Nigeria's suspension from the Commonwealth.

ExecutionHuman RightsNigeriaCommonwealth Suspension

Impact: globaltragic