The statement below was alleged to have been issued by IBB denying the initial statement issued in which he advised Buhari to step aside;


https://www.nairaland.com/4329477/babangida-denies-vote-out-buhari#64783391

bilms:
IBB DEBUNKS STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT BUHARI

My attention has been drawn to a report making rounds especially online in which I was quoted as advising Nigerians not to vote for President Muhammadu Buhari in the coming 2019 election.

Not only is the said statement untrue, it is in its entirety, an inaccurate representation of my view of the state of our dear Nation.

As a former President and an elder statesman, I have existing communication channels through which I reach out to President Muhammadu Buhari on topical issues of national importance, should there be the need so to do.

The media, both online or mainstream and indeed the unsuspecting public are advised to disregard such false reports.

Thank you and God Bless you all.

Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (Rtd) (GCON)
Former Military President Federal Republic of Nigeria

Hilltop Mansion
Minna, Niger state.
4th February 2018

https://mrrightsng..com.ng/2018/02/ibb-debunks-statement-on-president.html

However, those who put out the statement addressed IBB as Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) instead of Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR).

How low can members of the BMC go?

cc: sarrki, omenkalives aka omenka, salamrushdie

Ex-Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (retd.) has disowned a statement signed and distributed by his media aide, Mr. Kassim Afegbua.

In the widely-circulated statement, Afegbua quoted IBB as advising President Muhammadu Buhari not to stand for re-election in 2019.

However, the new statement, signed by IBB, noted that he (IBB) had unfettered access to Buhari and that where necessary, he would speak to the President in camera instead of resorting to open letter as alleged.

Here is the full statement:

MY COUNSEL TO THE NATION–BY GENERAL IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA, GCFR

Distinguished Members of the Fourth estate of the realm.

It has been drawnd to my attention a press statement on the State of the nation, particularly 2019 general elections and beyond.

Let me categorically state that as former President and Statesman, I have unfettered channel of communication with the highest authorities without sensational public correspondence, therefore those views expressed over there are personal views of the writer.


However, with due respect to individual opinion and constitutional rights, it is worrisome that Political events and civil unrest in many part of the country, has raised many questions on the governance and unity. Indeed 2018 is inundated with seasons of literatures on the corporate existence of this country. Many of such literatures have shown concerns of the corporate existence of Nigeria beyond 2019 general elections.

It will be recalled, that in my message to this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day, I specifically expressed the dire need for proactive measures to stop farmers/herders clashes in the middle belt, Cattle rustling, armed robbery, Kidnapping, gangsterism and Cultism. Our security agencies have to step up surveillance with more efforts on intelligence gathering for maximum success.

Recent happenings and utterances by political gladiators is alarming and not in the interest of common man that is already overstretched and apparently living from hand to mouth due to precarious economic conditions. Despite all these challenges, I am optimistic that the political actors will play within the ambits of political norms and decorum to ameliorate the problems facing our society now.


I am a realist that believes in all issues in a democratic atmosphere are sincerely discussed and resolved in the spirit of give and take. Since after my military years that metamorphosed to the only Military President in the history of Nigeria and my civilian life, I always have one clear objective that freedom can only be achieved through democracy. Some people find this freedom as an avenue for eroding democracy by antics of hate speeches under the guise of religion, tribal or self imposed mentorship. This trend of pitching political class and the people is unhealthy and skewed.

The clamour for re-alignment of governance in the country as we are approaching 2019 election year is a welcome development only if the agitations are genuinely channeled through legislation and total supremacy of the constitution . Any attempt outside this circle of democratic tenants is deceptive and divisive idea capable of plunging our political journey into disarray.


Our present political parties and their structures need parameter pillars that will make them more strong with unique ideologies. However, our present political parties need surgical operation that will fusion them in to a reasonable numbers. I have been an advocate of two party systems but in our present reality in Nigeria, our political parties can fusion into strong political association/party that can form a formidable opposition to a ruling party.

As students of history, we are aware that many advanced democracies have two distinct ideological political parties, with a handful of smaller political parties that serve as buffer whenever any of the known political parties derailed or became unpopular. I still believe in two party systems as the best option for Nigeria.

It is high time that, we dialogue more on any issue in order to have a political solution on any problem affecting us. It is sad that, Nigeria had its fare share of conflicts, and we cannot continue to fall back to those dark years of bloodshed.

As a people, now is the time to come together to address all Communal conflicts and criminality under any guise to further unite the country in line with the vision of our founding fathers so that as a nation, we can forge ahead in the task of building a more prosperous nation.

SIGNED:

GENERAL IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA GCFR, FORMER MILITARY PRESIDENT & COMMANDER IN-CHIEF OF NIGERIAN ARMED FORCES.

1 UPHILL DRIVE, MINNA.

SUNDAY, 04TH FEBRUARY, 2018.


http://punchng.com/ibb-disowns-media-consultants-press-statement/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

NgeneUkwenu:
Ok

Ok

NgeneUkwenu:
Ok

Check the story you posted, it is from agency reports. Wait till IBB clears the air.

We know na...Zombies at work.

I told lalasticlala not to move that nonsense lie to front page....but zombies have his mumu button...too bad!!

NgeneUkwenu:


I have shown you a statement Signed by IBB himself carried by The Punch Newspapers ...and you are still referring me to his spokesman... Are you this daft?

I didn't see IBB's signature on the statement. Is there another one?

Mogidi:


Check the story you posted, it is from agency reports. Wait till IBB clears the air.

Can you show me where they(Punch) made any reference to any agency?

That is the Statement issued by IBB himself...

nwabobo:


I didn't see IBB's signature on the statement. Is there another one?

How do you expect a reported news and Statement to bear a physical signature, when it is not photocopied or Screenshot?

NgeneUkwenu:


How do you expect a reported news and Statement to bear a physical signature, when it is not photocopied or Screenshot?

How do you know Babangida signed it?

nwabobo:


How do you know Babangida signed it?

Read the full Statement above..

However, the new statement, signed by IBB, noted that he (IBB) had unfettered access to Buhari and that where necessary, he would speak to the President in camera instead of resorting to open letter as alleged.

Unless you are directing the question to the Punch Newspapers

nawa

TVC news just confirmed that IBB gave the initial press statement

while Channels denies it.

confusion!!!

Babanguda said
His media aide said
Channels said
TVC said

Me

nwabobo:
The statement below was alleged to have been issued by IBB denying the initial statement issued in which he advised Buhari to step aside;


https://www.nairaland.com/4329477/babangida-denies-vote-out-buhari#64783391



However, those who put out the statement addressed IBB as Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) instead of Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR).

How low can members of the BMC go?

cc: sarrki, omenkalives aka omenka, salamrushdie

..immediately I saw details soon I knew it was BMC again

Lol you mean Buhari media Cows

NgeneUkwenu:


Read the full Statement above..





Unless you are directing the question to the Punch Newspapers

You were emphatic on IBB having signed the statement.

NgeneUkwenu:


I have shown you a statement Signed by IBB himself carried by The Punch Newspapers ...and you are still referring me to his spokesman... Are you this daft?

Stop asking if someone is daft, that's very rude of you! Go and watch Channels tv, particularly Seun Okinbaloye's ''Politics today'' that was aired live this night, he interviewed the said spokesman of IBB himself and the young man confirmed that IBB has called him on phone and said he stand by his initial statement! The spokesman categorically said he's been working for IBB since the past 14years and he has never released any statement on behalf of his boss without getting authorisation from him personally!!

NgeneUkwenu:


Can you show me where they(Punch) made any reference to any agency?

That is the Statement issued by IBB himself...

See screenshot below

Thank you for the clarification

NgeneUkwenu:


I have shown you a statement Signed by IBB himself carried by The Punch Newspapers ...and you are still referring me to his spokesman... Are you this daft?

Don't be stupid. Is that how a letter is signed?

Letter that reeks of BMC fabrications.

IBB's statement will not stop Buhari from rigging the election....


Our attention should be drawn to the changes made by Buhari on INEC's chairman appointment, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, last 2015...


Professor Mahmood Yakubu  is from Bauchi state, he's Hausa/Fulani.....


If Buhari wants a fair election to test his competency as a leader, let him appoint a Southerner as the next Inec chairman as GEJ did.....

yanabasee:
IBB's statement will not stop Buhari from rigging the election....


Our attention should be drawn to the changes made by Buhari on INEC's chairman appointment, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, last 2015...


Professor Mahmood Yakubu  is from Bauchi state, he's Hausa/Fulani.....


If Buhari wants a fair election to test his competency as a leader, let him appoint a Southerner as the next Inec chairman as GEJ did.....

He won't succeed. I'm very sure of it. Nigeria of 2015 is not the same as 2018.

Mogidi:


See screenshot below

Yep, the Minister of Unfair Banning and Vindictiveness on the panel of NL Mods, is at it again. What is the tenure for breaching rule 2, now? A ban that lasts for 1, 2, 3 or 6 months? Or whatever tenure takes your fancy? Or does the length of the ban depend on whatever side of the bed, you woke up on? Let us know. Or will you give us a response after you come back from your banning spree?

Buhari is a certified kunu sipping monkey vagabond gworo chewing bastard burukutu sipping gorilla terrorist - ngeneukwenu

I hate Buhari
you hate Buhari
we hate Buhari

All the liars......