- Former Military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) admitted in his autobiography that MKO Abiola won the June 12, 1993 presidential election
- The Abiola family expressed disbelief at how long it took for this acknowledgment, highlighting the election’s significant impact on Nigerian society
- Prof Yemi Osinbajo, who reviewed the book, quoted Babangida’s reflection on the detailed election results, confirming Abiola’s victory
MKO Abiolas Family Finally Reacts to IBBs Confession That Their Father Won June 12 ElectionSource: Getty ImagesAutobiography review by Prof Yemi Osinbajo”Although I am on record to have stated after the election that Abiola may not have won the election, upon deeper reflection and a closer examination of all available facts, particularly the detailed election results, which are published as an appendix to this book, there was no doubt that MKO Abiola won the June 12 elections.”Family’s reaction and painful memories”It took the former military President, General Ibrahim Babangida, an incredibly long 32 years to confirm what the whole world knew all alongthat Bashorun MKO Abiola won the 1993 presidential election,” Kola said.Impact on Nigerian society”There were so many other families directly affected and lives lost as a result of the annulment, not to mention the profound impact on the unity and economic development of our great country, Nigeria, to date,” he said.I Regret June 12 Annulment – IBB
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