Former military head of state, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has officially confirmed that the late Chief Moshood Abiola won the June 12, 1993, presidential election.
Babangida made this revelation in his autobiography, A Journey in Service, which was launched in Abuja on Thursday.
According to the book reviewer, former Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Babangida stated that Abiola, who ran under the Social Democratic Party (SDP), secured both the majority of votes and the required geographical spread to be declared president.
Reflecting on the annulment of the election, Babangida described it as the most difficult decision of his life.
“There was no doubt in my mind; MKO Abiola won the election. He satisfied all the requirements,” he said.
However, he expressed satisfaction that President Muhammadu Buhari later recognized Abiola’s victory by posthumously awarding him the Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR), Nigeria’s highest national honor reserved for presidents.
More details to follow.
As preparations for the burial of Mr. Bernard Tyozenda Ortom, the younger brother of the…
A large number of defectors from various political parties, including the APC, LP, NNPP, and…
The youth wing of Ochetoha K'Idoma, the apex socio-cultural group of the Idoma people, has…
Senator Abba Moro, representing Benue South Senatorial District and Senate Minority Leader, has expressed deep…
Youths in Otukpo, Benue State, clashed with security forces on Tuesday during a protest against…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has arrived in Kogi Central to a massive crowd of supporters, despite…
