Skip to content
Political Economist

Political Economist

A liberal News reporting Politics, Sports, Business, Commentaries

  • Home
  • National News
    • Metro News
      • metro
    • Society
    • Politics
    • Crime and Justice
  • Special Reports
    • Investigation
    • Features
    • Interviews
  • Opinion
    • Business & Economy
    • Commentaries
    • Perspectives
  • Press Releases
  • International News
Watch Online
  • Home
  • National News
  • MKO Abiola won 1993 presidential election, IBB admits in new book
  • National News

MKO Abiola won 1993 presidential election, IBB admits in new book

Admin February 20, 2025
June 12

The late MKO Abiola

June 12
The late MKO Abiola

A good 32 years after his controversial annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, former Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, aka IBB, has openly admitted that the late Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola won the election.

This is documented in his 420-page book titled, ‘A Journey in Service: An Autobiography of Ibrahim Babangida’ which was launched in Abuja on Thursday.

The revelation by IBB has finally put to rest any debate about the credibility of the election and who won the presidential election which was keenly contested between the Abiola of the SDP and Bashir Tofa of the NRC.

The book reviewer, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, said the “evil genius” and “Maradona” as Babangida was nicknamed answered the question as to whether Abiola won the June 12 election or not in his book.

“Although I am on record to have stated after the election that Abiola may not have won the election, upon further reflection, and a closer examination of all available facts, particularly the detailed election results which are published as an appendix to this book, there was no doubt that MKO Abiola won the June 12 elections,” Babangida declared in his book.

Babangida’s book launch was attended by dignitaries including former Presidents and Heads of State, namely, Goodluck Jonathan, Yakubu Gowon, and Abdulsalami Abubakar as well as former Vice Presidents Atiku Abubakar and Namadi Sambo.

President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima were also present. Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote, and other billionaires including Abdulsamad Rabiu, and Folorunsho Alakija, among others, were also present.

 

  • Facebook
  • Share on X
  • LinkedIn
  • WhatsApp
  • Email
  • Copy Link
Tags: Annullment Book launch ibrahim Babangida MKO Abiola Presidential election

Post navigation

Previous Delta signs CNG conversion MoU with NIPCO, insists on standard
Next Tinubu lauds Babangida’s courage for admitting Abiola won 1993 Presidential election 

Related Stories

FCCPC Seals Abuja Real Estate Firm Over Undelivered N140m Duplex
  • National News

FCCPC Seals Abuja Real Estate Firm Over Undelivered N140m Duplex

November 13, 2026
Court Admits Supreme Court Judgment on Forfeited Properties in Emefiele’s $4.5bn Trial FG vs ASUU
  • National News

Court Admits Supreme Court Judgment on Forfeited Properties in Emefiele’s $4.5bn Trial

November 13, 2026
Ebola: 62 contacts complete monitoring without secondary transmission federal capital territory
  • National News

Ebola: 62 contacts complete monitoring without secondary transmission

November 13, 2026

You may have missed

FCCPC Seals Abuja Real Estate Firm Over Undelivered N140m Duplex
  • National News

FCCPC Seals Abuja Real Estate Firm Over Undelivered N140m Duplex

November 13, 2026
Court Admits Supreme Court Judgment on Forfeited Properties in Emefiele’s $4.5bn Trial FG vs ASUU
  • National News

Court Admits Supreme Court Judgment on Forfeited Properties in Emefiele’s $4.5bn Trial

November 13, 2026
Ebola: 62 contacts complete monitoring without secondary transmission federal capital territory
  • National News

Ebola: 62 contacts complete monitoring without secondary transmission

November 13, 2026
Yiaga Africa: Youth participation in 2027 elections declines by 20%
  • National News

Yiaga Africa: Youth participation in 2027 elections declines by 20%

November 13, 2026
  • Home
  • National News
    • Metro News
      • metro
    • Society
    • Politics
    • Crime and Justice
  • Special Reports
    • Investigation
    • Features
    • Interviews
  • Opinion
    • Business & Economy
    • Commentaries
    • Perspectives
  • Press Releases
  • International News
Copyright © All rights reserved. | DarkNews by AF themes.