This comes 32 years after Babangida left office in 1993, following a tenure marked by significant and controversial policies, including the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP), which triggered nationwide protests, the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, and the unresolved murder of journalist Dele Giwa....CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING.>>
IBB, famously nicknamed “Maradona” and “evil genius” during his time in power, has reflected on these monikers, attributing them to the media’s perception of his political strategies. He remarked, “You can’t be evil and then a genius. The definition of Maradona I got from the media is because of deft political moves.”
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Initially hesitant about writing a memoir, Babangida once questioned whether Nigerians would want to read about a “dictator.” However, he ultimately changed his stance, promising a candid account of his life and leadership, addressing both the successes and controversies of his rule from 1985 to 1993.
The autobiography’s launch will coincide with a fundraising event for the IBB Presidential Library. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo will chair the occasion, while President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will serve as the special guest of honor. The keynote address will be delivered by former Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo, with former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo set to review the book.
Dignitaries expected at the event include former Nigerian presidents Muhammadu Buhari, Yakubu Gowon, Abdulsalami Abubakar, and Goodluck Jonathan. Other prominent figures, such as former Defense Minister Theophilus Danjuma and Chairman of BUA Group Abdul Samad Rabiu, will serve as Chief Launchers.
