President Bola Tinubu has commended former President Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida for the courage to admit M.K.O Abiola’s victory in the June 12, 1993 election.
The President, who was the Special Guest of Honour at the launch of Babangida’s autobiography, ‘A Journey in Service’, and the fundraising ceremony for the IBB Presidential Library Project on Thursday, February 20, also commended the former leader’s efforts and contributions to the history and growth of the country.
The President noted that the former leader’s admission to Abiola’s victory would help in setting the records properly.
His remarks was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday, February 20.
The statement partly reads: “President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, said former President Gen. Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida showed unusual courage and patriotism by admitting that late M.K.O. Abiola won the June 12 election in 1993.
“The President, who was the Special Guest of Honour at the launch of Babangida’s autobiography, ” A Journey in Service,” and the fundraising for the IBB Presidential Library Project, saluted the former leader’s contribution to the country’s history and development.
“General Babangida confirmed for the first time in 32 years that Chief Abiola had won the historic June 12 election based on collated results.
“The annulment was a watershed moment in Nigeria’s democratic history, precipitating a political crisis and hastened his exit from power.
“President Tinubu said the former leader’s admission about Abiola’s victory will help to set the records properly.
” ‘I am glad about the revelation of June 12. My General, we will not forget to pray for you. I listened to you carefully. I am not here to read a speech. I am here to pay homage.
” ‘Let me say thank you for everything, for who you are, what you are, and how you have contributed to the history of this great country’, he said.
“Babangida served as Nigeria’s leader from August 1985 to August 1993.
“President Tinubu said he will continue to do his best for the country by making tough decisions to reposition the economy.
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“He called on Nigerians to refocus their time, energy, and resources on building the country that remains their home and be more mindful of changes in global migration laws that could impede their dreams of a better life.”
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