‘Most regrettable’: Nigeria’s former military ruler Babangida speaks on annulled 1993 election
For the first time in 30 years, Nigeria’s former military ruler, General Ibrahim Babangida, has publicly regretted annulling the 1993 presidential election.
That election—held on June 12, 1993—was meant to end military rule. However, the abrupt cancellation triggered protests, political chaos, and Babangida’s resignation. Moshood Abiola, believed to have won, was later jailed. His wife was assassinated.
