The former military head of state, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has admitted that the late Chief Moshood Abiola won the June 12, 1993, presidential election......CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE>>>>>
Babangida made the revelation in his autobiography, “A Journey in Service”, which was launched in Abuja on Thursday.
Former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osibanjo, who reviewed the book quoted Babangida as saying that the late MKO Abiola, secured the majority of votes during the election.
He described the June 12 election annulment as the most challenging aspect of his life.
“There was no doubt in my mind; MKO Abiola won the election. He satisfied all the requirements,” he said.
He, however, expressed gratitude to the former President, Muhammadu Buhari for acknowledging that Abiola won the election.
DAILY POST reports that Buhari had honoured Abiola with the greatest national title of Grand Commander of the Federal Republic, GCFR, which is for presidents.