NAOSS’s strong reaction to IBB’s recent admission highlights the deep wounds still left unhealed from the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election. Their statement reflects the lingering frustration over how history has been handled, particularly with Babangida’s delayed acknowledgment of Abiola’s victory.
For many Nigerians, especially those from Ogun State, where Abiola hailed from, the annulment was not just a political decision but a betrayal of democracy. The fact that IBB is only now admitting what was already widely known—while shifting blame to Abacha—makes his confession feel insincere to those who lived through the turmoil that followed.
The outrage over the N16 billion raised at his book launch further underscores how some see this as an attempt to rewrite history, rather than take full accountability. The mention of Dele Giwa’s unresolved murder and other alleged state-sponsored crimes also reflects a broader demand for justice and transparency.
It’s clear that, for many Nigerians, the wounds of the June 12 annulment and its aftermath remain fresh. What are your thoughts on NAOSS’s stance? Do you think IBB’s confession was meaningful or too little, too late?
