IBB Trying To Tarnish Abacha’s Image With False Claims – Family
The family of the late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, has warned former Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, against tarnishing the image of the former military leader.
In a statement on Sunday, Mohammed Abacha faulted Babangida’s claim in his book, A Journey in Service, that the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election was Abacha’s responsibility.
Describing the allegation as false, the family stated, “Any attempt to shift this blame onto General Sani Abacha, who was a very senior military officer within the regime, is a deliberate distortion of historical facts.
“For years, various actors have attempted to rewrite the history of that critical period in Nigeria’s democratic evolution.”
The family argued that Abacha was neither the Head of State nor the Commander-in-Chief at the time of the annulment.
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“The decision to annul the election was made under the administration of General Ibrahim Babangida, who, as the then Head of State, held absolute executive powers and was solely responsible for the actions of his government,” the statement read.
Urging Nigerians to be wary of revisionist narratives, the family maintained that “The memory of our late father and leader, General Sani Abacha, must not be tarnished by baseless accusations meant to absolve those who were truly responsible.”
On Babangida’s past, the family recalled that “at the time General Babangida’s life was under threat, it was General Abacha who came to his rescue, ensuring his safety.”
The statement further criticised A Journey in Service for failing to provide an accurate account of history.
“We regret that the book missed the opportunity and failed to make history as a truthful and objective account of past events. As one public commentator aptly put it, honesty, sincerity, and integrity are virtues not commonly associated with the author,” the family added.
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