10 h. ago June 12 annulment: Babangida’s regret lacks remorse or plea for forgiveness – Olanipekun

A former President of the Nigerian Bar Association Wole Olanipekun (SAN), has criticized former Military Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (retd.) and his recently unveiled autobiography. Olanipekun says Babangida “failed to offer an apology” in his recently launched autobiography, “despite expressing regret over the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election.” He stated Read More

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4 d. ago Lawyers call for Babangida’s prosecution over June 12 poll annulment

The release of General Ibrahim Babangida’s autobiography, A Journey in Service, has sparked widespread controversy, with many Nigerians and human rights groups calling for his prosecution, writes Onozure Dania More than three decades after the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, the wounds of that historic event remain fresh. The election, widely regarded Read More

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6 d. ago Kalu Urges IBB To Expose Those Behind June 12 Election Annulment

Former Abia State governor and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has called on former military president Ibrahim Babangida to fully disclose the events surrounding the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election in the second edition of his book. Addressing journalists on Tuesday in Abuja, Senator Kalu responded to recent […]

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7 d. ago Babangida: Ghost of June 12 still haunting some people – Atedo Peterside

Atedo Peterside, founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank and Anap Foundation, has said the ghost of the annulled June 12, 1993, read more Babangida: Ghost of June 12 still haunting some people – Atedo Peterside

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8 d. ago June 12: Nigerians need to appreciate Babangida’s gesture — Fani

Tribune Online June 12: Nigerians need to appreciate Babangida’s gesture — Fani-Kayode Former Minister of Aviation and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Femi Fani-Kayode, has commended former Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, for taking responsibility for the annulment of the June 12, 1993 election won by MKO Abiola, saying Nigerians ‘need to appreciate him for this gesture.’ Fani-Kayode, in a statement on his personal […] June 12: Nigerians need to appreciate Babangida’s gesture — Fani-Kayode Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Morayo Brown Calls For Babangida’s Prosecution Over June 12 Crisis, Highlighting Family Trauma, Loss

Media personality Morayo Afolabi-Brown has called for the prosecution of former Nigerian Head of State Ibrahim Babangida. Her demand follows his controversial book launch, which reignited discussions about his role in the annulment of the June 12, 1993 election and the subsequent turmoil. Babangida’s book launch sparked widespread online debates after he admitted to his […] The post Morayo Brown Calls For Babangida’s Prosecution Over June 12 Crisis, Highlighting Family Trauma, Loss appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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