Abacha’s Family Rejects IBB’s Claim On Annulment Of June 12 Polls

The family of the late Sani Abacha has rejected claims made by a former Military President, Ibrahim Babangida, concerning the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election.

However, in a statement on Sunday, the late general’s son, Mohammed Abacha, accused Babangida of engaging in a “deliberate distortion of historical facts.”

Speaking on behalf of the family, Mohammed Abacha accused Babangida of attempting to rewrite history, urging Nigerians to be wary of “revisionist narratives” that shift responsibility away from those truly accountable.

“These claims have sparked widespread controversy and necessitate a clear response from the immediate family of General Sani Abacha and the entire Abacha clan in the interest of historical accuracy and justice.

“It is important to state unequivocally that General Sani Abacha was neither the Head of State nor the Commander-in-Chief at the time the June 12 election was annulled.

“The decision to annul the election was made under the administration of General Ibrahim Babangida, who, as the then Head of State, held absolute executive powers and was solely responsible for the actions of his government.

The family said Abacha remained loyal to Babangida throughout his lifetime, even protecting him when his life was under threat.