An old Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) broadcast of the sudden demise of Moshood Olawale Kashimawo Abiola has sparked myriads of reactions after it surfaced on social media.

MKO Abiola died unexpectedly, shortly after the death of General Abacha, on July 7, 1998, the day he was due to be released from prison.

According to reports, he fell ill and subsequently passed while meeting a group of American diplomats at a government guesthouse in Abuja.

An independent autopsy report indicated that he suffered from longstanding heart disease.

The video has sparked memorable reactions from Nigerians who witnessed the demise of the politician.

Check out some reactions below:

@sonofagatha said: "I was a young boy in JOS when this BC was made. I recall vividly. Omo people start de travel back to them village ooo. Them say war don start for Nigeria. The tension was crazy. Schools shut down, streets empty. Bus parks, flooded. Gen z can't understand no worry"

@dnorth.17 wrote: "This video gives chills"

@iamadenikeabeni said: "This day 1998! It was a very sad day! Our mom was permanently in the toilet! My sister and I left home that day for school- she went to resume at OSU, I left home for Ogun Poly (now Moshood Abiola Poly) all hell was let loose in several parts of Ogun state! It wasn't the Era of GSM! it was a very sad day! And to think the late MKO was my mom's boss as a former reporter at concord Newspapers! May his soul continue to rest well"

@freddie_abah wrote: "Chaiii, had just finished my secondary education (S.S.C.E), and returned home from school this day. The Legendary and ageless, Eugenia Abu"

@nikkilaoye said: "Classic ooo😂😂😂😂this just reminded me of my Dad.. "Nike, oya change that channel for me, i want to watch the 9 o'clock news"

@dukeobrik_esq added: "lol how times flies. I remember very well this particular broadcast."

@haryoryhemie said: "That evening was one of the scariest I witnessed growing up!"

Watch the video below as shared by @nostalgicsound_ng on Instagram.