By Peter Adelowo
Former military Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has disclosed that the late Chief Moshood Abiola emerged as the winner of the June 12, 1993, presidential election
This revelation is documented in his autobiography, A Journey in Service, which was officially launched in Abuja on Thursday.
Speaking through the book reviewer, former Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Babangida affirmed that Abiola, who contested under the Social Democratic Party (SDP), secured both the majority of votes and the required geographical spread to be declared president.
He described the annulment of the election as the most difficult decision of his career, stating, “There was no doubt in my mind; MKO Abiola won the election. He satisfied all the requirements.”
However, Babangida expressed satisfaction that President Muhammadu Buhari posthumously recognized Abiola’s victory by awarding him the prestigious Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR) title, which is reserved for presidents.
