General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, the former military head of state, has finally admitted that the late Chief Moshood Abiola won the presidential election of June 12, 1993, which he had previously annulled, SAVANNAH NEWSNOW REPORTS.
General Babangida revealed in his autobiography, ‘A Journey in Service’, launched in Abuja on Thursday, that MKO Abiola won the majority of votes and the geographical spread to be president, through the book reviewer and former Vice President, Prof.
Yemi Osibanjo, describing 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 expressed happiness that President Muhammadu Buhari acknowledged Abiola’s election victory and honoured him with the GCFR, the highest national title, typically reserved for presidents.
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