Former military head of state, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has finally confirmed that the late Chief Moshood Abiola emerged victorious in the June 12, 1993 presidential election. This significant revelation is featured in his newly launched autobiography, A Journey in Service, unveiled in Abuja on Thursday.
During the book launch, and through commentary by book reviewer and former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osibanjo, Babangida stated that the late MKO Abiola, who contested the election on the Social Democratic Party (SDP) platform, secured both a majority of votes and a widespread geographical support base, affirming his win. He described the annulment of the June 12 election as the most challenging period of his life.
“There was no doubt in my mind; MKO Abiola won the election. He satisfied all the requirements,” Babangida declared.
Furthermore, he expressed satisfaction that President Muhammadu Buhari has since acknowledged Abiola’s victory by posthumously honoring him with the Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR) title, the highest national honor reserved for presidents.
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