76 m. ago Abacha’s Son Defends Late Father Amid Controversy Over June 12 Annulment

Sadiq Abacha, a son of former Nigerian military ruler, General Sani Abacha has defended his late father’s legacy, insisting that history would judge him favourably despite persistent criticism. In a recent social media post, Sadiq described his father as a leader whose impact remains significant despite years of scrutiny. “The man Abacha—you have always been […]

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4 h. ago MKO Abiola’s Son Speaks Out After IBB’s Revelation On June 12 Election Annulment

Abdulmumuni Abiola, son of Moshood Kashimawo Abiola, has opened up about his feelings on former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida’s acknowledgment that his father won the June 12, 1993, presidential election. Abdulmumuni, in a chat with Punch, noted that emotions are still raw as he recalls the events surrounding the annulled election. “I remember after […] The post MKO Abiola’s Son Speaks Out After IBB’s Revelation On June 12 Election Annulment appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago How annulment of June 12 election prevented second civil war – IBB

Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB), Nigeria’s military president between 1985 and 1993, said MKO Abiola, who is believed to be the read more How annulment of June 12 election prevented second civil war – IBB

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27 h. ago IBB fortunate to apologise for June 12 annulment after 32 years – Ex

A former Governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliyu, has said the former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, was lucky to have a chance to apologise to Nigerians for some of his actions. The Peoples Democratic Party chieftain said the former military leader deserves to be forgiven for his actions, especially in the annulment of Read More

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34 h. ago IBB expresses regret for annulling June 12, 1993 election in revealing book

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye and Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja   Former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has officially confirmed that the late Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola won the historic June 12, 1993 presidential election. In his autobiography, “A Journey in Service”,  he noted that Abiola, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, secured both the majority […] The post IBB expresses regret for annulling June 12, 1993 election in revealing book appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Knocks as IBB regrets annulling MKO Abiola’s victory in 1993

Former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, on Thursday, expressed regret over the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, acknowledging that the candidate of the Social Democratic Party, MKO Abiola, won the poll. In the concluding section of the 12th chapter of his autobiography launched Thursday in Abuja, titled, ‘A Journey In Service,’ Read More

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43 h. ago Abiola Won June 12 Poll But I Had No Choice Than To Cancel It – Babangida Admits

Former Military Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida has admitted that late Moshood Abiola won the June 12, 1993, presidential election, but had no choice than to annulled it. Speaking on Thursday during the unveiling of his autobiography, Babangida noted that the annulment of the election remained a defining moment in his career. He also […] The post Abiola Won June 12 Poll But I Had No Choice Than To Cancel It – Babangida Admits appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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47 h. ago MKO Abiola’s June 12 election annulled for Nigeria to survive — IBB

Tribune Online MKO Abiola’s June 12 election annulled for Nigeria to survive — IBB Former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd), has defended the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, stating that the decision was made in the supreme national interest to ensure Nigeria’s survival. Speaking on Thursday at the launch of his autobiography, A Journey in Service, and the unveiling of his presidential library in […] MKO Abiola’s June 12 election annulled for Nigeria to survive — IBB Tribune Online

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47 h. ago Abiola won June 12 election, but annulment was my toughest decision – Babangida

Former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd.), has admitted that the late Chief MKO Abiola won the June 12, 1993, presidential election but described its annulment as the most difficult decision of his life. Babangida made the revelation in his autobiography, ‘A Journey in Service,’ which was unveiled in Abuja on Thursday. Reviewing the book Read More

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