Babangida Unleashes Fury on Military Rule Rumors: Democracy is Nigeria’s Only Lifeline!

In a blistering rebuke, former Military President General Ibrahim Babangida has categorically debunked claims that he endorsed military rule over democratic governance.

The statement, released by his media office, excoriated a parody account on X (formerly Twitter) for peddling falsehoods and urged Nigerians to stand resolute in their commitment to democracy.

Babangida’s media office thundered, “The dark era of military intervention in Nigeria’s politics is forever buried, and we must vigilantly safeguard the democratic process.”

The statement emphasized that the former President is unwavering in his belief in the resilience of Nigeria’s democracy and has consistently championed “more democracy, not less” as the panacea to the nation’s myriad challenges.

The parody account, @General_Ibbro, had brazenly attributed to Babangida a statement extolling the virtues of military rule over democracy.

Babangida’s media office denounced the account as “malicious” and “fake,” stating that it has a notorious history of spreading falsehoods and sowing public confusion.

Babangida’s statement was unambiguous:

“We must summarily reject any post from this account that purports to represent my opinion.

” He urged media practitioners and social media users to exercise extreme caution and verify information before sharing messages attributed to him.

In a scathing rebuke to the parody account, Babangida declared, “The solution to our problems lies not in the shackles of military rule but in the liberating power of democracy.

We will ultimately triumph over our challenges and emerge a stronger, more progressive nation.”

This incendiary statement from Babangida has ignited a firestorm of debate about the role of democracy in Nigeria’s future.

Will Nigerians stand with Babangida in his unwavering commitment to democratic governance, or will the forces of military rule seek to undermine the progress made since 1999?

One thing is certain – the eyes of the nation are watching, and the fate of democracy hangs precariously in the balance.