‘Tinubu who was forced into exile by the military is here to celebrate with his former tormentors’ — Osinbajo jokes while reviewing IBB’s memoir
“Without you (IBB), people like me would not be in politics,” President Tinubu thanks Gen Babangida.
- Bola Tinubu, President of Nigeria
I will contribute N2b annually for the next four years which is N8b to the development of the IBB Presidential Library. If the project drags more than four years, I will continue to pay N2b every year.
- Aliko Dangote, Chairman, Dangote Group
“IBB is one of the most charismatic leaders in this country. To date, people visit him for advice as if they are going for pilgrimage. We thank God for giving you that grace and wisdom to continue to mentor people,” Jonathan hails IBB on book launch.
- Goodluck Jonathan, Fmr
Abiola won June 12 election – IBB reveals
The former military head of state, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has finally revealed that the late Chief Moshood Abiola won the June 12, 1993, presidential election.
General Babangida’s revelation was contained in his autobiography, “A Journey in Service”, which was launched in Abuja on Thursday.
Through the book reviewer and former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osibanjo, Babangida said that the late MKO Abiola, who contested the presidential election on the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), secured the majority of votes and the geographical spread to be the president.
He described the June 12 election annulment as the most challenging aspect of his life.
“There was no doubt in my mind; MKO Abiola won the election. He satisfied all the requirements,” he said.
He, however, said that he was happy that President Muhammadu Buhari acknowledged that Abiola won the election and honoured him with the greatest national title of Grand Commander of the Federal Republic, GCFR, which is for presidents.
