Former Head of State, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB), has denied he had no hand in the death of Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiol...
Former Head of State, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB), has denied he
had no hand in the death of Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO)
Abiola, acclaimed winner of the June 12 1993 election.Contrary to believe that the late philanthropist was served poisoned
tea, IBB said he did not play a role if ever the rumour was medically
affirmed.
He said this in an interview with ex-boss of a reknown newspaper. IBB also spoke on his relationship with President Muhammadu
Buhari, Mamman Vasta, his childhood friend executed on his orders as
well as Sani Abacha, former military ruler. The ex-Commander-In-Chief spoke on the two ‘most traumatic’ coups
during his eight-year regime – the Mamman Vatsa and Gideon Orkar coups. He disclosed that there was a meeting he had with Vatsa before his trial began.
On the agitation for Biafra and the turbulence within the Southeastern region, IBB said there was no need for a Biafra nation and that he will support Igbo to take over power in 2019.