FCT, Abuja – Former military ruler, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), has said late Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola won the June 12, 1993 presidential election.
As reported by This Day, Babangida launched his autobiography, ‘A Journey in Service’, in Abuja on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
Speaking at the book launch, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said General Babangida (rtd) admitted that the late Abiola won the June 12, 1993 Presidential election.
While reviewing Babangida’s book, Osinbajo quoted the former military general in his book that if he had to do it all over again, he would do it differently.
He said:
“He also answers the question of whether Abiola actually won the June 12 election, and I quote him, ‘although I am on record to have stated after the election that Abiola may not have won the election, upon deeper reflection and a closer examination of all available facts, particularly the detailed election results, which are published as an appendix to this book, there was no doubt that MKO Abiola won the June 12 elections’.”
Several leaders – past and present – in the country and beyond attended Babangida’s event.
President Bola Tinubu; ex-president Goodluck; former Ghanaian president Nana Akufo-Addo; a former head of state Yakubu Gowon; Abdulsalami Abubakar among others are present at the event.
Obasanjo speaks as Babangida finally shares his story
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that former President Olusegun Obasanjo emphasised the importance of documenting personal stories, stating that such narratives are vital for future generations.
Obasanjo spoke on Thursday, February 20, during the launch of Babangida’s autobiography in Abuja.
Obasanjo highlighted that writing serves both individual reflection and national interests. He acknowledged that reactions—both positive and negative—are an inherent part of authorship and contribute to the work’s significance.
