“He was wrong”: Presidency counters Osinbajos remarks at IBB’s book event

  • Presidential Adviser Bayo Onanuga refuted Yemi Osinbajos claim that ex-military leader Ibrahim Babangida was a political adversary to President Tinubu
  • Onanuga explained that Babangida actually inspired Tinubus entry into politics, while the real opposition to Tinubu arose under General Sani Abacha
  • He also acknowledged Babangidas recent admission that MKO Abiola won the 1993 election but criticized the timing, calling it a late revelation

President Tinubu graced the launching of IBB’s memoir at Transcorp Hilton hotel in Abuja last week. Image: FB/Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed TinubuSource: FacebookI think the former Vice President got it wrong. Babangida was not really a tormentor of President Tinubu, Onanuga stated.Onanuga clarified that Tinubu’s presence at IBB’s book’s launch was out of respect and genuine admiration. Image: FB/Professor Yemi Osinbajo, X/Bayo OnanugaSource: TwitterBabangidas admission is commendable, but it should have come much earlier, he said.Media personality accuses Babangida of distorting factsJonathan praises Babangidas legacy at memoir launch

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