5 h. 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 h. ago IBB’s book has exposed origin of banditry, corruption, Igbo marginalisation — Obidigbo

Tribune Online IBB’s book has exposed origin of banditry, corruption, Igbo marginalisation — Obidigbo An elder statesman, Dr. Chike Obidigbo, has described the recently unveiled memoir of former military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida as an authoritative exposition of the impediments to Nigeria’s progress. IBB’s book has exposed origin of banditry, corruption, Igbo marginalisation — Obidigbo Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Declare Abiola Nigeria’s President posthumously, Kalu tells Tinubu

Tribune Online Declare Abiola Nigeria’s President posthumously, Kalu tells Tinubu … ask IBB to write vol. II, name those who annulled June 12 election Former Governor of Abia State, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu, has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare the late Chief MKO Abiola one of Nigeria’s presidents posthumously. Kalu said Abiola’s portrait should also be hung among the portraits of Nigerian presidents. […] Declare Abiola Nigeria’s President posthumously, Kalu tells Tinubu Tribune Online

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13 h. ago IBB’s Book: Name INEC Headquarters After Humphrey Nwosu, Okorie Tells Tinubu

The founder and first national chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Chekwas Okorie, has urged  President Bola Tinubu to name the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Abuja after late Professor Humphrey Nwosu for the critical role he played as chairman of the electoral body during the June 12, 1993 presidential […]

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54 h. 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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62 h. ago ‘My Father Has Always Been Envied’ – Abacha’s Son Defends His Legacy Amid IBB’s Revelation

Sadiq Abacha, son of the late Nigerian military Head of State, Sani Abacha, has come out in defense of his father’s legacy. This comes after former Military President Ibrahim Babangida made claims about Abacha’s role in the annulment of the June 12 presidential election in his new autobiography, “A Journey in Service.” In the book, […] The post ‘My Father Has Always Been Envied’ – Abacha’s Son Defends His Legacy Amid IBB’s Revelation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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63 h. ago June 12 1993: Lawyers, Civil Society draw lessons for Nigeria’s political class

The recent revelations on the annulment of the June 12, 1993, Presidential election in Nigeria, by former President Ibrahim Babangida, read more June 12 1993: Lawyers, Civil Society draw lessons for Nigeria’s political class

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63 h. ago IBB June 12 confession: Nigeria unfair to Humphrey Nwosu – Archbishop Chukwuma

• Says Babangida should not go unpunished From Geoffrey Anyanwu, Enugu The Federal Government has been called upon to acknowledge and honour the man at the centre of the credibility story of the annulled June 12, 1993 election, Prof. Humphrey Nwosu. Retired Archbishop of Enugu Province (Anglican Communion), Most Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma, who made the […] The post IBB June 12 confession: Nigeria unfair to Humphrey Nwosu – Archbishop Chukwuma appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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64 h. ago June 12, 1993 presidential election: Gani Adams faults IBB on claim Abacha annulled poll

Says annulment of election big minus for him • Demands entitlements given to former presidents be extended to Abiola • Says coast now clear for President Tinubu to make necessary atonement   By Christy Anyanwu Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, Ganiyu Adams is an activist, politician, and traditional aristocrat. Adams in this chat with […] The post June 12, 1993 presidential election: Gani Adams faults IBB on claim Abacha annulled poll appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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64 h. ago President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida: An irrepresible enigma and enduring institution

By Femi Fani-Kayode Thirty-two years after leaving power President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has assumed full responsibility for what happened on the June 12th 1993 ANNULMENMENT of Chief MKO Abiola’s presidential election and it’s attendant consequences.   He has explained the circumstances under which it happened and has not only acknowledged that Abiola actually won the […] The post President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida: An irrepresible enigma and enduring institution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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65 h. ago June 12, 1993 presidential election: Mr. Probity: Echoes of heritage, beats of resilience

Says annulment of election big minus for him • Demands entitlements given to former presidents be extended to Abiola • Says coast now clear for President Tinubu to make necessary atonement   By Christy Anyanwu Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, Ganiyu Adams is an activist, politician, and traditional aristocrat. Adams in this chat with […] The post June 12, 1993 presidential election: Mr. Probity: Echoes of heritage, beats of resilience appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 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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3 d. 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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3 d. ago IBB’s confession won’t undo injustice my family, Nigerians endured – MKO Abiola’s daughter

Tribune Online IBB’s confession won’t undo injustice my family, Nigerians endured – MKO Abiola’s daughter Hafsat Abiola-Costello, daughter of the late Chief MKO Abiola, has dismissed former military leader Gen. Ibrahim Babangida’s recent admission that her father won the June 12, 1993, presidential election, stating that it does not erase the decades of injustice suffered by her family and Nigerians. Reacting to Babangida’s revelation in his autobiography, A Journey in […] IBB’s confession won’t undo injustice my family, Nigerians endured – MKO Abiola’s daughter Tribune Online

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3 d. ago IBB’s June 12 revelation not new, my father won – MKO Abiola’s daughter

Hafsat Abiola-Costello, the daughter of the late Chief MKO Abiola has stated that former military leader Gen. Ibrahim Babangida’s admission of her father’s June 12 victory is a known fact. In her response to IBB’s June 12, 1993, presidential election disclosure via his book, autobiography, ‘A Journey In Service,’ Hasfat stated that her father’s victory […] The post IBB’s June 12 revelation not new, my father won – MKO Abiola’s daughter appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago ‘Your revelation on June 12 election winner not new,’ Hafsat Abiola replies IBB

Hafsat Abiola-Costello, daughter of the late Chief MKO Abiola, has responded to former military leader Gen. Ibrahim Babangida’s admission that her father won the June 12, 1993 presidential election. Reacting to Babangida’s revelation in his autobiograpghy, ‘A Journey In Service,’ Hafsat stated, “My father won, we always knew it.” She noted in a statement on Read More

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4 d. 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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4 d. ago MKO Abiola: ‘I Hope True Winners Of Past Elections Will Be Recognised’ – Peter Obi

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has commended former Military President Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) for acknowledging the late Chief MKO Abiola as the winner of the June 12, 1993, election. IBB made this admission during the launch of his autobiography, ‘A Journey in Service’ on Thursday. Obi, who attended […] The post MKO Abiola: ‘I Hope True Winners Of Past Elections Will Be Recognised’ – Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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