Twenty years on, full and authentic story of that period has eluded Nigerians and it is so because, those who are in the know have maintained sealed lips. Well, until now. A book, Ibrahim Babangida: The Military, Politics and Power in Nigeria, written by one of the founding members of Newswatch magazine, Dan Agbese, may have given us a serious glimpse into those dark, troubling days. One of the most striking, if surprising, is that, against all expectations and imaginations, IBB, the man who annulled the election, had actually encouraged Abiola in every way possible to run. In an interview with IBB, published in the book, the former military president said he supported Abiola "a lot, morally and financially in the campaign." He said he gave Abiola N35 million to help in the election.
According to him, before Abiola entered the race, he and Babangida "talked of the pros and cons" of Abiola's presidential ambition. And when Abiola "eventually decided that he wanted to go (for it), I supported the idea that he should do it."
- Ikhide
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