Hate campaigners got a bloody nose yesterday. Former President Ibrahim Babangida protested against attacks by President Goodluck Jonathan’s supporters on his person and others.
He cited other generals under attack as former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, the late ex-Head of State Gen, Sani Abacha, ex-Head of State Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar and a former Minister of Defence, Gen. T.Y Danjuma.
Although Babangida did not mention names, First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan, Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi and Peoples Democratic Party Campaign Council spokesperson Femi Fani-Kayode have been criticised by many for championing hate campaign.
He said those promoting hate documentaries are “intellectually delinquent or they suffer memory loss”.
He said nothing forbade former military leaders from contesting presidential elections, adding that leadership training is better grounded in the military than any other profession.
Gen. Babangida, in a statement he personally signed and released by his media office, said the stigmatisation of past military leaders accounted for “espirit de corps amongst ourselves in support of our military institution and colleagues when the stakes are high”.
The statement said: “In clear attempts to whip up support for President Goodluck Jonathan, certain persons, groups and individuals have embarked on several campaigns of calumny against former military Heads of State and presidents who have had the opportunity to govern this country.
The statement added: “For record purposes, and without sounding immodest, the idea of a PDP that has now become the ‘largest party in Africa’ started in my home, here in Minna.
“With the support of my fellow colleagues, we prepared the way for this democratic process that has now led us to where we are presently.
“We built the democratic infrastructure and architecture. Those who are parading themselves as democrats today, all participated in military governments.”
– The Nation

March 26, 2015 





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Thanks Gen. I B B.They are all ingrates.Where were their fathers when the retired generals were campaigning for them to become what they are today. General IBB, you ‘ve said it all for those who have hears.
I agree with IBB, its true. But Apc started it all with a Lai Mohamed on every time he will be attacking Jonathans govt.
Please sir, stop bokoharam for God sake
We know say you are the biggest boss, but pls let there be peace in Nigeria