What Does IBB Want

James Uche,
Agbor.

Most Nigerians have expressed their disgust at the idea of Babangida constantly lurking in the corridors of power, almost 15 years after he was eased out of office. He ruled for eight tortuous years, a period that is still a cause of great anguish to Nigerians. He should please quit trying to plant himself in the consciousness of Nigerians now. We’ve had enough of him, and I think the media, too, should help by not giving him undue spotlight.

Nnamdi Ndubuisi,
Awka.

I have a sneaking suspicion that someone sinister must have successfully but wrongly fed General Ibrahim Babangida (retd) with the illusion that he is Nigeria’s messiah. My advice to the retired General: Please wake up from your slumber and test the waters of public opinion. You’ll find majority think the complete opposite.

Musa Danyaro,
Jos.

Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida is up to the thing he knows how to do best - con Nigerians by feigning a benevolent mien. Everyone who wants a change for the better in Nigeria must distance himself or herself from anything Babangida. He is a fraud.

Danjuma Ibrahim,
Kano.

You people must leave IBB alone. What is it that he has done that others have not done? If not for the debacle of June 12 1993, IBB would have been the greatest gift to the leadership of this country. If only you would learn to be objective, you would realise that he deserves great respect rather than the criticism he constantly gets from the press.

Adewale Akande,
Abeokuta.

No matter what transpired between retired General Ibrahim Babangida and Governor Gbenga Daniel of Ogun State at Sagamu, the former president should bear in mind that if the discussion centred on politics, the result would amount to nought. We should not shy away from the fact that Babangida annulled the election won by late MKO Abiola. Hobnobbing with him, therefore, is politically risky for Daniel as a Yoruba man. It is too late for the General to make amends.

Gbemisola Bamisile,
Ibadan.

Nigerians must appreciate the difference between the bad and the evil. If you call IBB a bad dream for this country, the likes of Obasanjo must be a Halloween nightmare. The difference is clear.

Emeka Okoro,
Enugu.

Stop giving a dog a bad name because you want to hang it. That is what your rabid commitment to running IBB down sounds like.

Nduke Sunday,
Abuja.

As far as I’m concerned, former military president, Ibrahim Babangida, will find it impossible to lead this country again. What legacy did he leave behind to endear him to the people? Except for the few sycophants who benefited from his rather evil regime, all those mature enough during the Babangida years will definitely score him low.

Oluwole Oyedepo,
Ilorin.

Morally speaking, Babangida’s eight-year regime was one of the worst Nigerians ever witnessed. The era was far too bloody to be termed anything akin to progressive. Too many promising lives were sacrificed to keep the man in power. He should please stay out of our lives.

OIusanya Adesoji,
Ibadan.

Babangia had the opportunity for eight years as a military head of state to turn things around for Nigeria. He possessed the charisma and intelligence to carry everybody along and put the nation on the path of greatness. The resources were also available to build lasting structures. He, however, chose to leave the nation worse than when he took office. What is he coming back to do?

Emeka Obi Peters,
Enugu.

It is a free world. Many of those in power now as civilian leaders are no better than Babangida. Moreover, he has the right to vote and be voted for if he decides to be involved in today’s politics as a civilian.

Ahmed Obans,
Okene.

Whoever is jostling for President Yar’Adua’s seat simply because the President travelled to Germany for medical attention a few weeks ago will not see his ambition realised. For Ibrahim Babangida, it is a lost battle, as the Almighty God has come to the rescue of the ailing President. Long live Nigeria, long live Yar’Adua.

Faith Elijah,
Ikot-Ekpene.

To say the least, the current problems Nigerians are facing have their roots in Babangida’s eight years of misrule. Nigerians want to know whether the former military president is interested in seeing the problem linger. If not, what really is the retired General, a master schemer, up to? I think the best place for him now is his Minna mansion.

Ephraim Akedidi,
Uyo.

As long as IBB believes he only stepped aside during the 12 June 1993 impasse, there is no doubt that he still nurses political ambition. The retired General will not rest until he assumes political office again.

Niran Adebayo,
Ado Ekiti.

Former dictator Ibrahim Babangida still believes that the Presidency is his birthright. Until he is prosecuted for the crimes he committed while he was in charge of the country’s affairs he will never stop eyeing the presidency.

Umaru Mohammad,
Sokoto.

While Nigerians pray that God give President UmarYar’Adua good health and long life, in the event of the unexpected, the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria will provide the answer to who assumes control of the nation’s driving seat. The document is not silent on this.

Felicia Apatabi,
Port Harcourt.

TheNEWS should please leave General Ibrahim Babangida alone. What is the big deal in IBB going to visit Governor Gbenga Daniel in Abeokuta or elsewhere? It is pure speculation encouraged by those who read ulterior motive to whatever IBB does, even if it is a mere condolence visit.

Ernest Akpan,
Calabar.

General Ibrahim Babangida has been elevated to the status of a political deity by the media. Let it be said that Gbenga Daniel has no political dealings with IBB other than the fact that both belong to the same political party. The media should not create a political storm out of a tea cup.

Clement Ibakwe,
Benin City.

It is pure speculation to write that IBB is already warming up for a post-Yar’Adua presidential battle. There is no vacancy in Aso Rock until 2015. Full stop!

Olayinka Akerele,
Lagos.

IBB must be told in plain language that there is life outside Aso Rock. He has done his bit in his eight years of military dictatorship and nothing can take him back to Aso Rock Villa. No amount of horse-trading or chessboard ambush can make him return to Aso Rock.

Israel Onyeasor,
Lagos.

There is no gainsaying the fact that former military dictator, Ibrahim Babangida has something ingenious up his sleeves. As usual, IBB will prove why he is called Maradona and worm his way back to Aso Rock.

Ibrahim Muba,
Kaduna.

IBB annulled a free and fair 12 June 1993 presidential election. That is a veritable crime against humanity. The only place for him is his Minna Hilltop mansion. Aso Rock will remain a mirage to him.

Edwin Attah,
Kaduna.

No doubt Ibrahim Babangida is a political schemer. His past record clearly shows that insidious track. I think the former military president is only taking Nigerians for fools. What gave him the impression that he would someday be a civilian president after he annulled the 12 June 1993 presidential election. Nigerians are watching with keen interest.

Efe Omonode,
Benin City.

The likes of IBB still believe Nigeria of today is like the Nigeria of the 1990s where the will of the common man does not count. Nigerians are ready to organise a mass rally if that will stop IBB’s rabid ambition from coming to fruition.

Aladi Agbo,
Maiduguri.

Nigeria indeed is IBB’s laboratory and he is experimenting on our collective destiny. I blame former president Olusegun Obasanjo and ex-EFCC boss, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, for not prosecuting IBB. If the man had been convicted, we would have been spared his present evil scheming!

Christopher Onumah,
Otukpo.

Please, leave IBB alone. Anytime he coughs, you accuse him of plotting to take power. Don’t you think by so doing, you are shoring up his battered image, earned by his inglorious annulment of the freest and fairest election ever held in Nigeria.

Jide Bamidele,
Lagos.

Like or hate him, IBB is the most charming Nigerian politician today. So I was not surprised that he was considered great enough to reconcile warring members of the Ogun State House of Assembly. What, however, puzzles me is his reported scheme to succeed Yar’Adua. How will he do it? Will IBB kill Yar’Adua or if Yar’Adua resigns, won’t Vice-President Goodluck Jonathan take over?

Samuel Ojah,
Makurdi.

TheNEWS is good at speculating that IBB is only trying to be relevant in the scheme of things, especially at the national level. If that is true, Nigerians should shame him and allow the ex-martial ruler to enjoy his palatial Minna home and dream to his heart’s content.

Enogbu John,
Suleija.