BREAKING, IBB Confesses: Abiola Won 1993 Presidential Election

By Akinwale Kasali

32 years after former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, annulled the June 12, 1993 Presidential Election, which denied Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, his Mandate as the winner of the election, he has finally affirmed Abiola’s victory.

Babangida’s revelation was contained in his autobiography, “A Journey in Service”, which was launched in Abuja  Thursday, February 20, 2025.

The reviewer of the Book, former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osibanjo, stated that Babangida said that the late MKO Abiola, who contested the Presidential election on the platform of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, secured the majority of votes and the geographical spread to be the President.

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, said that he was happy that President Muhammadu Buhari acknowledged that Abiola won the election and honoured him with the highest national honour of the Grand Commander of the Federal Republic, GCFR, which is for Presidents.

Before now, Babangida had been mute about the June 12, 1993, election when asked about the winner of the annulled election at different forums.