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History shall remember you for being a better leader, no matter how much they try to put you down. As a son, I am most proud of you today. As a son, I’m most proud of you today. You indeed are the man they wish they were half of”, he wrote.
He ended his message with a Hausa proverb: “Duk wanda yayi jifa a kasuwa,” which translates to “whoever throws a stone in the market…”—a phrase often interpreted as a warning that actions have consequences.
Sadiq’s statement comes just days after the launch of the long-awaited memoir by former military President, Ibrahim Babangida, which has triggered extensive discussions.
A major highlight of the book is the controversial annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, which Babangida admitted was won by MKO Abiola.
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The former leader disclosed that while he regretted the decision, the move was largely orchestrated by forces within his government, allegedly led by Abacha, without his full awareness.
The late Abacha, who ruled Nigeria from 1993 until his passing in 1998, remains one of the country’s most debated figures.
While his government is credited with economic stabilisation and strong security policies, allegations of corruption and human rights violations continue to shape his legacy.
‘You’ve always been envied’ — Abacha’s son defends father amid IBB’s autobiography claims
Sadiq, son of Sani Abacha, the late military head of state, has praised his father following claims by former military president Ibrahim Babangida about his father’s role in the annulment of the June 12 presidential election.
Reacting to the ongoing conversations on the book, ‘A Journey in Service’, the autobiography of Babangida, launched in Abuja on Thursday, Sadiq said those who have consistently disparaged his father’s name have always been motivated by envy.
In the 420-page memoir, Babangida addressed issues about the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, which was won by the late MKO Abiola of the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
The former military president, who oversaw the annulled election, said he was in Katsina when the cancellation of the election was announced by the press secretary of his second-in-command without his knowledge or permission.
He said he later discovered that the forces against the June 12 election were led by Abacha, his then chief of defence staff, who later became military head of state.
In a post on Facebook on Saturday, Sadiq praised his father’s legacy and expressed confidence that history will ultimately judge him favourably.
“The man Abacha, you have always been the man they have envied with silent deceit.
History shall remember you for being a better leader no matter how much they try to put you down.
Sadiq Abacha stated that his father’s leadership remains significant despite persistent scrutiny.
In a Facebook post on Saturday, Sadiq suggested that his father was a victim of jealousy and subtle betrayal but insisted that history would ultimately be kind to him.
“The man Abacha—you have always been the one they envied with silent deceit.
You indeed are the man they wish they were half of,” he wrote.
He concluded his social media post with a Hausa adage: “Duk wanda yayi jifa a kasuwa,” which translates to “whoever throws a stone in the market…”—a phrase often interpreted as a warning that actions have consequences.
Sadiq’s statement comes just days after the launch of the highly anticipated autobiography ‘A Journey in Service’ by former military President Ibrahim Babangida, which has spurred extensive discussions.
A major talking point of the memoir is the controversial annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, in which Babangida admitted MKO Abiola was the undisputed winner.
IBB disclosed that while he regretted the decision, the move was largely carried out by disgruntled forces within his government, allegedly led by Abacha, without his approval.
The late Abacha, who ruled Nigeria from 1993 until his passing in 1998, remains one of the country’s most polarised figures.
While his government receives praise for its economic stabilisation and strong security policies, allegations of corruption and human rights violations continue to plague his lega
Sadiq Abacha, the son of General Sani Abacha, the former military leader of Nigeria, has praised his late father and said that his leadership is still important in spite of constant criticism.
In a Facebook post on Saturday, Sadiq implied that his father had been the victim of subtle treachery and envy, but he maintained that history would eventually be on his side.
“The man Abacha—you have always been the one they envied with silent deceit.
You indeed are the man they wish they were half off,” he wrote on Facebook.
Sadiq concluded his statement with a cryptic Hausa phrase, “duk wanda yayi jifa a kasuwa…” which translates to “Whoever utters insults at a public market knows who they are intended for.”
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Abacha, son of former Nigerian military ruler, General Sani Abacha, has praised his late father, describing him as a leader whose legacy remains strong despite continued criticism.
In a social media post, Sadiq asserted that his father was the subject of envy and silent deceit but maintained that history would judge him favorably.
He concluded with the Hausa proverb, 'Duk wanda yayi jifa a kasuwa,' meaning, 'whoever throws a stone in the market…'
His post is coming just days after the launch of former military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida's (IBB) much-anticipated memoir, which has sparked widespread reactions.
A key point of discussion in the book is the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, which Babangida admitted was won by MKO Abiola.
Babangida stated that while he regretted the decision, the move was ultimately driven by internal forces led by Abacha, allegedly without his prior knowledge.
Abacha, who ruled Nigeria from 1993 until his death in 1998, remains a polarizing figure in the country's history.
While his administration is credited with economic reforms and national security measures, critics continue to highlight allegations of corruption and human rights abuses.
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They’ve always envied you - Abacha’s son defends father amid IBB’s June 12 claim
They’ve always envied you - Abacha’s son defends father amid IBB’s June 12 claim
The late Abacha, who ruled Nigeria from 1993 until his passing in 1998, remains one of the country’s most polarised figures.