IBB Rejects Endorsement Of Military Rule In Recent Post

IBB Rejects Endorsement Of Military Rule In Recent Post

On Sunday, former military president Ibrahim Babangida disavowed a social media post linking him to an endorsement of military rule over democratic governance. In a statement issued by his media office and signed by Mahmud Abdullahi in Minna, Babangida reiterated his support for democratic rule and urged Nigerians to contribute to its success……… CONTINUE READING

The statement addressed a misleading post on a parody account on X (formerly Twitter) under the handle @General_Ibbro. This account, which uses Babangida’s image, name, and the Federal Republic of Nigeria’s coat of arms for authenticity, is not affiliated with him and does not represent his views.

The account has previously spread false information, including a claim during last year’s presidential elections that Babangida had endorsed a specific candidate, causing confusion and embarrassment. Recently, the account posted a similar false statement suggesting Babangida preferred military rule over democracy.

The media office clarified that the parody account and its statements do not reflect Babangida’s beliefs. He continues to support Nigeria’s democracy, viewing it as resilient and essential for overcoming the country’s current challenges. Babangida remains proud of the uninterrupted civilian administration in Nigeria since 1999 and emphasizes that the solution to the nation’s problems lies in strengthening democracy.

The statement concluded by urging the public to ignore posts from the misleading parody account, as efforts to address or remove it have been unsuccessful.