Former military president, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, popularly called IBB says he is ready to vote for an Igbo president in 2019.
Speaking with The Interview, a magazine focused on leading professionals and politicians, IBB, described the agitation for Biafra republic as a distraction.
“We do not need this
distraction now... ...I will vote for
an Igbo president in 2019, if I find one.”Speaking with The Interview, a magazine focused on leading professionals and politicians, IBB, described the agitation for Biafra republic as a distraction.
He also revisited one of the most controversial issues involving him – the death of MKO Abiola, acclaimed winner of the June 12 1993 election saying he was shocked and filled with regret when he heard the news of his death. Responding to the question whether he believed that Abiola died of natural causes, Babangida said: “I should know? I didn’t serve the tea…!”
According to Azu Ishiekwene, managing director of The Interview, the retired general also spoke on his relationship With President Muhammadu Buhari, Vasta Mamman, IBB’s childhood friend who was executed on his orders, and Sani Abacha, former military ruler.
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