“Abiola rejected my offer and fell for Abacha’s deceit”: Babangida speaks

Abiola declines interim government offerHow Abiola Fell For Abacha’s Deceit After Rejecting My Offer To Head Interim Govt, Babangida SpeaksSource: Getty ImagesAt one of my several meetings with Abiola, arranged this time by some traditional leaders, I offered him an interim position pending when we could resolve the situation. Not surprisingly, Abiola turned down my offer, Babangida wrote.Since he was convinced that he had won the elections that the annulment had denied him, it seemed overtly inappropriate to accept an interim arrangement. For him, it was a matter of once bitten, twice shy.The Influence of AbachaUnfortunately, Abiola turned his back on any reconciliation with me and embraced the deception of certain friends who concealed their real motives. I later read in one of his newspapers that he believed these same friends would ensure his election was reinstated after removing me from power, he wrote.The Betrayal and Power StruggleAbiola was advised by these same individuals to leave the country for his safety due to alleged threats from military elements. His departure allowed these friends to solidify their grip on power, ultimately leading to another military coup. One of my biggest challenges at the time was Sani Abacha. I initially believed he was committed to returning Nigeria to civilian rule. However, I later realizedperhaps naivelythat he was working against me.

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