x

IBB Justifies 1985 Coup Against Buhari in New Book

By Milcah Tanimu

Former military President General Ibrahim Babangida (retd) has defended the 1985 coup that ousted General Muhammadu Buhari, stating it was necessary to address worsening national conditions.

In his newly released autobiography, A Journey in Service, Babangida described the coup as a response to public dissatisfaction and economic hardship. He accused Buhari and his deputy, Brigadier General Tunde Idiagbon, of isolating themselves from the military and enforcing authoritarian policies that infringed on citizens’ rights.

Babangida noted that economic policies, including barter trade, deepened Nigeria’s financial crisis, while fundamental rights were routinely violated. He claimed that pressure from junior officers and divisions within the military led to the coup, which was executed bloodlessly on August 26, 1985.

Hot this week

Editors Urge Government To Create Safe, Enabling Environment For Journalists

· Ask security agents to find missing Vanguard journalistAs...

EXCLUSIVE: Buhari orders probe of Isa Funtua, AMCON over keystone and Etisalat

Following the controversy generated by the leading opposition party,...

6 Signs your boyfriend thinks you are ugly -Take note of No. 2

They say there are three kinds of people; the...

2023: South-East, Middle Belt Forum Endorses Peter Obi

The South-East and Middle Belt Forum has endorsed the...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img