At last, IBB Validates Abiola’s Victory In June 12 Election In His Life And Times
FORMER Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida [IBB] has made a significant disclosure that verged on the validation of the outcome of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election.
He took three opportunity of the public presentation of his autobiography to confirm that the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, who had, up until now, been referred to as the presumed winner of the election, actually was the winner of the poll.
This disclosure, which is documented in his autobiography-“A Journey in Service,” which was officially launched in Abuja on Thursday, has settled the contentious question in his life and times.
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It is instructive that IBB has chosen not to go to his grave with this significant validation/ confirmation.
The book reviewer, former Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, captured Babangida’s affirmation that Abiola, who contested on the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), secured both the majority of votes and the required geographical spread to be declared president.
Babangida was quoted to have described the annulment of the election as the most difficult decision of his career.
He stated, “There was no doubt in my mind; MKO Abiola won the election. He satisfied all the requirements.”
However, Babangida expressed satisfaction that President Muhammadu Buhari posthumously recognized Abiola’s victory by awarding him the prestigious Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR) title, which is reserved for presidents.
