Former Jigawa State leader Sule Lamido made serious accusations against President Bola Tinubu during a Saturday television appearance. He told Arise TV viewers that Tinubu actually helped cancel the famous June 12, 1993 presidential vote. Lamido said Tinubu worked closely with military ruler Ibrahim Babangida during that controversial time. The ex-governor claimed Tinubu's mother gathered female traders from Lagos markets to travel to Abuja. These women came to show public support for Babangida's government decisions.
Lamido expressed amusement at how Tinuby talks about his democracy work today. He said Tinubu gained political importance only after General Sani Abacha grabbed power from Babangida. Before Abacha's rule, Tinubu served as a senator and party secretary without much notice. Lamido insisted that Tinubu actively collaborated with Babangida's administration during the election crisis. He described their relationship as very close and cooperative throughout that period.
The former governor also disputed common beliefs about NADECO's original purpose. Many people think the National Democratic Coalition formed to restore the June 12 election results. Lamido argued that NADECO actually started as a group designed to oppose Abacha's military government. He said the organization focused more on fighting Abacha than defending election winner MKO Abiola. Babangida had cancelled Abiola's clear victory, sparking nationwide protests and political chaos that lasted for years.
Lamido expressed amusement at how Tinuby talks about his democracy work today. He said Tinubu gained political importance only after General Sani Abacha grabbed power from Babangida. Before Abacha's rule, Tinubu served as a senator and party secretary without much notice. Lamido insisted that Tinubu actively collaborated with Babangida's administration during the election crisis. He described their relationship as very close and cooperative throughout that period.
The former governor also disputed common beliefs about NADECO's original purpose. Many people think the National Democratic Coalition formed to restore the June 12 election results. Lamido argued that NADECO actually started as a group designed to oppose Abacha's military government. He said the organization focused more on fighting Abacha than defending election winner MKO Abiola. Babangida had cancelled Abiola's clear victory, sparking nationwide protests and political chaos that lasted for years.
