From Adetutu Folasade-Koyi, Abuja Former presidential candidate and businessman, Gbenga Hashim, has urged Nigerians to close the chapter of hatred against General Ibrahim Babangida and allow his apology lead to national reconciliation. Hashim commended Babangida for acknowledging his past mistakes and offering an apology to the nation and has described the move as a crucial […] The post IBB’s apology should close chapter of hatred, lead to national reconciliation –Gbenga Hashim appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.
Gbenga Hashim has called on Nigerians to accept General Ibrahim Babangida's (IBB) apology as a step toward national reconciliation. Hashim, a former presidential candidate and businessman who was detained under IBB's military regime, commended IBB for acknowledging past mistakes and urged Nigerians to focus on his admission of errors rather than controversial aspects. He emphasized the importance of accountability and reconciliation for national progress, noting that IBB's apology has sparked discussions on leadership accountability and unity. Hashim clarified he is not a supporter of IBB's regime but stressed the need for leaders to acknowledge past mistakes. He also highlighted IBB's behind-the-scenes role in ensuring Goodluck Jonathan became President during Nigeria's 2010 political crisis.