Babangida: The Early Years of the "Evil Genius" (Part 1)

Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida is one of
the most controversial figures in Nigeria’s history.&n...Read the full article.

[hap]

Here we go again. I bet the fee this time is very huge and, what should we expect from your god for the masses of Nigeia this time around.

[MrOneNaija]

THE DISCOMFITURE OF KING ALI BABA

Olusegun Obasanjo and Babangida are by far the most repulsive public figures in the Nigerian political firmament today. These two sadistic ex-dictators have contributed more than any soi-disant leader in the wholesale destruction of the socio-economic fabric of the nation. Both of these characters richly deserve the disdain of the citizenry.

It would be a dangerous faux-pas on the part of Babangida and his footsoldiers were the ex-tyrant to imagine that the apparent paralysis of the Yar'Adua presidency, not to mention the current discomfiture of his (Babangida's) fellow scumbag from Otta, does present a historical opportunity for him and his mafia to stage a propaganda blitz for political relevance and rehabilitation. Babangida and his henchmen should discard any sinister fantasy that would involve the poltroon from Minna occupying Aso Rock again.

I find the sobriquet of "evil genius" a pompous, self-centred and improper usage on the part of Babangida. The Minna ventriloquist and his buddy, Igbochukwu Aremu Obasanjo, have demonstrated through their respective misrule and actions in general that they are cowardly vermin that must be consigned to the dustbin of history.

Here's my considered opinion of the two scoundrels:
http://www.nigerialinks.com/Articles...rom-minna.html

[10Kobo]

I wish the author will tell us before hand, "WHAT THE OBJECTIVE OF THESE WRITE-UP IS".
I will hate it for someone to infer that this is "another P.R, image ironing" for IBB.
I will love to read this write-up, in the proper, declared perspective.


Abeg, declare your stand or did you just wake-up and decide to tell us IBB's life history, just to remind us that he inflicted IMF and SAP hardships on the masses?
Mind yourself o, u dis man...

Cheers...waiting for Part2.

P.S: I feel sorry and sympathize for the loss of his family so early in life but did that have any bearing on his "outlook" towards others?

[AISAGBON OMOGIADE]

It is difficult to comment until one reads the part (11) of this write-up.What I have read so far, is a biography of a great achiever.Iam anxiously waiting for part (11) to roll out.

[Oghre]

Max,

You are spending too much time talking about people you claim wrecked Nigeria. Damn! you do have time to be researching and writing about people who destroyed Nigeria. the man's bio is all over the internet and wikipedia for anyone interested in him.

Please channel your efforts to writing about issues that will benefit Nigeria and Nigerians.

This is a misplaced priority

[Ofunwa Villager]

This writer is better advised to shelve any plan for a part two of this obvious attempt at white washing an image that has come to represent everything that is ignoble and inglorious. Somebody called him a great achiever and am not surprised. If the women of Delta state could strip to their underwears just to protest the trial of James Ibori, a man who remorselessly robbed the life out of them during his eight years of misrule, what would we not see in Nigerians? A few weeks back it was SOC Okenwa praying for Babangida to live long, today another **** licker is wetting the ground for another round of adoration. The same Babagida that destroyed the destiny of more than one hundred million people in his eight years of cold blooded plunder, killing and manipulation. Eight years of settlement and corruption of unprecedented degree. Eight years of more than sixty billion naira to the drains in an endless transition programme that was programmed to fail. Need i remind you of the 12.5billion dollars of the gulf war oil windfall that was stolen by this buffoon? Everyone raves at Obasanjo's penchant for stolen wealth forgetting that the reason we are dealing with this mess today is because the Babangidas of Nigeria still walk the street free despite the terror they visited on the nation. They still contribute to national dialogue and honours fall on them like snow on the north pole. Tell Babangida that no amount of propaganda can dilute our venom, that the great day of catastroph looms when even the hilltop mansion will not be secure enough for him.

[Tony]

Point of correction Mr Siollun, the Major Ukpo Isong that was murdered by Northern mutineers was not Igbo, but an Easterner from either present day Cross River or Akwa Ibom state.

The reality was that Northerners murdered every Southerner in sight including some Yoruba officers at that time.

[Kurunmi]

I could'nt agree more but can we really put both of them on the same pedestal, in the face of recent revelations coming from the various administrative bodies reviewing power and other contracts during the Obj era??

Originally Posted by MrOneNaija

THE DISCOMFITURE OF KING ALI BABA

Olusegun Obasanjo and Babangida are by far the most repulsive public figures in the Nigerian political firmament today. These two sadistic ex-dictators have contributed more than any soi-disant leader in the wholesale destruction of the socio-economic fabric of the nation. Both of these characters richly deserve the disdain of the citizenry.

It would be a dangerous faux-pas on the part of Babangida and his footsoldiers were the ex-tyrant to imagine that the apparent paralysis of the Yar'Adua presidency, not to mention the current discomfiture of his (Babangida's) fellow scumbag from Otta, does present a historical opportunity for him and his mafia to stage a propaganda blitz for political relevance and rehabilitation. Babangida and his henchmen should discard any sinister fantasy that would involve the poltroon from Minna occupying Aso Rock again.

I find the sobriquet of "evil genius" a pompous, self-centred and improper usage on the part of Babangida. The Minna ventriloquist and his buddy, Igbochukwu Aremu Obasanjo, have demonstrated through their respective misrule and actions in general that they are cowardly vermin that must be consigned to the dustbin of history.

Here's my considered opinion of the two scoundrels:
http://www.nigerialinks.com/Articles...rom-minna.html

[Agidimolaja]

An important aspect is missing each time people tried to write about IBB.Many a time they probably forgot to include "what is the relationship between IBB and OBJ?"
Not many people are aware of the reason why IBB is still so close and loyal to OBJ despite the horror picture of IBB that OBJ{ his former boss} had painted before.
We were told of how IBB went to OBJ shortly after his{OBJ} release from jail and pleaded him to get ready to become the next elected President.IBB also sold him to fellow Northerners as well as contributing financially towards OBJ's 1999 election bid.
Trust me, the two are in good terms regardless of what is printed in the news.
IBB remains so greatful to OBJ because of the single act of OBJ in 1976.
On Friday the 13th in 1976 when Muritala Mohammed laid dead and Dimka the coup leader holed in and was in control of the Radio House;Danjuma the then Chief of Staff,Army ordered IBB to go and "dislodge"Dimka from the Radio House.
Instead for IBB to ruthlessly carry out the order,he however informed his good friend that the rebellion is failing.He persuaded him to abandon the Radio House and fled to safty.Dimka complied as IBB left the place.
Having persuaded him to give up the rebellion,IBB now went back to bring his armoured unit as if to say he was going for a real assault as ordered when indeed he knew that his good friend Dimka had already absconded having taken the warning.
When order was finally restored,Danjuma,the Chief of Staff heard about the deal that IBB struck with his friend and how he gave his friend safe passage out of Radio House instead of arresting or killing him if need be.Danjuma was greatly annoyed and vowed to deal with IBB militarily.
It was OBJ,the newly appointed Head of State and Commander in Chief who prevented IBB from being court-marshalled by Danjuma.
Who knows what fate IBB would have suffered without the timely intervention of OBJ.He probably would never have become the Military President if at all he came out of it alive.
Thanks OBJ for saving the man you later nicknamed "evil genius";and good of you IBB for being so grateful to the man that saved your neck.
But IBB sir,I wished above all things that OBJ should have allowed you to suffer the consequence of your actions.
Because,if OBJ had left you to your fate,Nigeria would not have experienced your perverse era whereby criminality was perfectly institutionalised.
If you had faced military actions then from Danjuma,our powerful Naira would not have been devalued and SAP would not have been forced upon us.
If OBJ did not plead your cause then,MKO Abiola and his wife Kudirat would all have been alive today.
If you were allowed to face Danjuma's court-marshall then,Dele Giwa would still be around with us today as well as your best friend, Mamman Vatsa.
If OBJ {for reasons best known to him alone} did not stand between you and military justice,the likes of Mike Iyorshe,Gideon Okars etc would be alive on this planet today.
If OBJ had thrown you out to the military wolves then,IBB,there was no way under the sun that you could have burrowed your way into the State House and imposed yourself upon us as Military President.

[10Kobo]

Originally Posted by AISAGBON OMOGIADE

It is difficult to comment until one reads the part (11) of this write-up.What I have read so far, is a biography of a great achiever. Iam anxiously waiting for part (11) to roll out.

Ogaa Aisagbon,
With reference to the 'emphasized phrase' in your statement, I bet your Keyboard mis-represented your state-of-mind and intent? Or was is meant as a metaphor...
Is it possible that you were in kindergarten during Babangida's years? And a you must really have a very thick skin, for a kindergarten

Hmmmmm.......my people sha..

[maxsiollun]

Tony, I never said Isong was Igbo. Read the passage about Isong carefully again. Many thanks.

[AISAGBON OMOGIADE]

Originally Posted by 10Kobo

Ogaa Aisagbon,
With reference to the 'emphasized phrase' in your statement, I bet your Keyboard mis-represented your state-of-mind and intent? Or was is meant as a metaphor...
Is it possible that you were in kindergarten during Babangida's years? And a you must really have a very thick skin, for a kindergarten

Hmmmmm.......my people sha..

Ogaa 10 kobo, may be I was in kindergarten and peharps still in kindergarten.If I may ask, do pupils of kindergarten have rights to air their views? Anyhow, my orientation in the kindergarten does not permit me to use patronizing language.Iam sorry if I have reasoned below your lofty expectations.

[Multioption]

Originally Posted by Max Siollun

Despite having been out of power for fast approaching 15 years he still elicits as many column inches and honourable mentions as he did when he was Head of State.

Who is speaking honorably of Babangida?

[ILN TOO]

Originally Posted by maxsiollun

Tony, I never said Isong was Igbo. Read the passage about Isong carefully again. Many thanks.

Max,

I think the title 'Evil Genius' for possibly the most corrupt and callous leader Nigeria has ever seen is a slap on the face of Nigerians. Babangida is the father of Nigeria's current woes. Whatever rot we have today either started or was propagated in IBB's era. We must be fair to him and label him appropriately as the opportunistic criminal that he is.

[ILN TOO]

[QUOTE=Multioption;4295004126]Who is speaking honorably of Babangida?[/QUOTE]


No one in their right senses.

[Shoko Loko Bangoshe]

Originally Posted by Oghre

Max,

You are spending too much time talking about people you claim wrecked Nigeria. Damn! you do have time to be researching and writing about people who destroyed Nigeria. the man's bio is all over the internet and wikipedia for anyone interested in him.

Please channel your efforts to writing about issues that will benefit Nigeria and Nigerians.

This is a misplaced priority

Oghre,

It's fine for you to express your view on what people have written - but you shouldn't presume to know what other people should or shouldn't write about. For all you know, writing about Babangida might actually benefit Nigerians who want to understand his role in bringing Nigeria to where it is today.

[MrOneNaija]

Originally Posted by Kurunmi

I could'nt agree more but can we really put both of them on the same pedestal, in the face of recent revelations coming from the various administrative bodies reviewing power and other contracts during the Obj era??

There is substantially not much of a difference between the duo of Obasanjo and Babangida although I have had cause to reiterate elsewhere that Aremu is the worst tyrant in the history of Nigeria.

[Son of the Delta]

Babangida's records are up for everyone to see.
The biggest problem Nigeria has is Olusegun Obasanjo, the worst thief, genocidal element, and paedophile that have ruled that country and still struggles for power with his selected leader.

[10Kobo]

Originally Posted by AISAGBON OMOGIADE

Ogaa 10 kobo, may be I was in kindergarten and peharps still in kindergarten.If I may ask, do pupils of kindergarten have rights to air their views? Anyhow, my orientation in the kindergarten does not permit me to use patronizing language.Iam sorry if I have reasoned below your lofty expectations.

Haa, Oga Omagiade,
I believe my apparent humor did not get-thru!
Not always u get your jokes right, but then l must APOLOGIZE if l sound patronizing.
If l decide to go on and explain the reason behind the choice of words, it might not make much difference.
YOU have the right to air your views, disagree with anyone's views and take your stand based on what you feel. A little 'Yabis' with a better sense of humour (than l used ) also makes discussions lively!
Once again, l say sorry; l did not intentionally mean to disparage your person.
Cheers.
PS: My elder Brother did his Thesis on "The Structural Adjustment Program" (SAP),back in 1986/87 and l worked closely with him using the figures he got from CBN, Statistics office, IMF and other local and international bodies and l still think SAP and the IMF conditionalities (like devaluing the Naira, liberalization and open competition between our fledgling industries and their foreign counterpart, with our obvious disadvantages), are the foundations upon with Nigeria's economic destruction were built