Gary K Busch, a professor of political science, political intelligence consultant to several governments, Africa expert and journalist, has some explosive things to say about the decision by the government of President Muhammadu Buhari to declare June 12 as “Democracy Day” in Nigeria in commemoration of the aborted election as president of businessman Moshood Abiola in 1993.

Details: https://www.naijiant.com/articles/abiola-was-a-drug-dealer-so-was-tinubu-june-12-as-democracy-day-is-preposterous-gary-busch/

Professor Gary, please it would be more better if this claim is been backed up with facts .

No facts. Just speculation. Stupid speculation too. At least Abiola had businesses that could be seen and he used to do a lot of government contracts. It’s only fitting that these failed international figures pin something on a Nigerian who is wealthy.

This is because they believe true wealth should not be the right of an African and they begin to begrudge such. To the extent that they spread rumors to hang the person. Especially if the person is preaching in presidential campaigns, strategies that would be in the interest of the country and not a few unseen foreign business men. Let’s hear word.

That’s how they claim all sorts on idi Amin dada’s head. Abiola has been honored. Shame to bad people and speculators. It is good you are all alive to witness it in shame. May you be hunted by your lies till you die!

THE FULL STORY ... Hope this prof is not IPOB

https://www.naijiant.com/articles/abiola-was-a-drug-dealer-so-was-tinubu-june-12-as-democracy-day-is-preposterous-gary-busch/

Gary K Busch, a professor of political science, consultant to several governments, Africa expert and journalist, has some explosive things to say about the decision by the government of President Muhammadu Buhari to declare June 12 as “Democracy Day” in Nigeria in commemoration of the aborted election as president of businessman Moshood Abiola in 1993.


Gary K Busch
Busch vented on his online journal, Ocnus.net, with no holds barred: “The notion of Abiola’s electoral defeat as a Democracy Day in Nigeria is absolutely preposterous M.K. Abiola, like many leading politicians, was involved in a wide range of commercial enterprises, including telecommunications with ITT (‘International Tief Tief’ according to Fela) and transport by air and sea. As a sideline Abiola was allegedly involved in the drugs trade. While it is no doubt true that IBB [military dictator Ibrahim Babangida] voided the June 12 election before its conclusion and precipitated a national emergency the truth behind that intervention has never been fully understood by the Nigerian populace”.

IBB would later claim in an interview that he voided the election due to “security reports”. He never revealed what those reports said. Busch shed more light on this: “The Nigerian military on the Council were adamant that the Babangida government should never allow Abiola to run for office and told President Babangida so during the aborted runoff primaries before the election. The basis for their concern about Abiola was the information and documentation being circulated in Washington, London and Lagos of Abiola’s alleged ties to the drugs business. The US, in particular, had expressed its strong opposition to IBB about the candidacy of Abiola as President; not because of his politics or allegations of corruption, but rather for the evidence they felt was correct about Abiola’s alleged drugs connections. This issue was raised in the Military Council on three occasions and Babangida was warned. He refused to take a decision until it was almost too late. US Ambassador Lannon Walker and the British Consul visited IBB and warned him about Abiola but Babangida dithered which made the impact worse as the polling had begun. When he finally decided to intervene and stop the election, he precipitated the crisis of June 12. His friends in the military supported him but were felt let down by IBB’s lack of decisiveness. While there was consternation in Nigeria about the ouster of Abiola, the major international partners of Nigeria were not upset or concerned because they know what the reasons were for the development.”

This was clearly not common knowledge among Abiola’s fans or detractors that included the likes of Fela Kuti, who sang about Abiola’s corruption.

Hmmmmm

Abiola should be allowed to rest in peace. only God know the truth behind his wealth &d real reason for d annulment

Bomb!

Chaiii

Am your neighbourhood drug dealer........ Rick Ross

Serious doubts on this tale concerning Abiola

Busch abi butcher....whatever, should go and take several seats!! What security report? The security report that didn’t also know that IBB was actively involved in the drug business?

June 12 was about the collective will of the Nigerian people who came together and voted above ethno-religious sentiments, spoke with one voice and chose their leader, only to be denied at the last moment. It’s a day to be remembered, it’s our democracy day! Buhari did the right thing.

The project to progressively dismantle Tinubu has begun.
I hope he will still be standing fit for presidency by 2023.

All dis one na just heresay mbok

Stories upon stories without evidence

You think we don't know? IBB was no different.
We don't care how they make naira, we celebrate the money not the people. This is Nigeria .....

Onces majority of Nigerians make up their minds about somebody,no matter what evidence u present that is contrary to their belief,they won't change their mind. Even when the truth/fact is glaring before them. That is why they are so easy to decieve by politicians.

That's why they are acceptable to Buhari.

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alright, noted

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Shame on the yourba nation your leaders are all criminals

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blujoi:
Busch abi butcher....whatever, should go and take several seats!! What security report? The security report that didn’t also know that IBB was actively involved in the drug business?

June 12 was about the collective will of the Nigerian people who came together and voted above ethno-religious sentiments, spoke with one voice and chose their leader, only to be denied at the last moment. It’s a day to be remembered, it’s our democracy day! Buhari did the right thing.

Bitterleafsoup:
You think we don't know? IBB was no different.
We don't care how they make naira, we celebrate the money not the people. This is Nigeria .....

True. It was actually IBB that was the drug pusher and drug lord that they were looking for. Not Abiola. They must have assumed it was Abiola because of the amount of money he had. Who can forget the saga of Gloria Okon. Abiola was a very brilliant man and had established businesses for himself since he was a young man.

Naijiant:

Details: https://www.naijiant.com/articles/abiola-was-a-drug-dealer-so-was-tinubu-june-12-as-democracy-day-is-preposterous-gary-busch/

These same persons who have alleged that Abiola was a drug baron also alleged that Obi was a criminal and a drug baron but you have refused to believe them.

When Nigeria three Presidential candidates are crooks and drug dealers, this nauseous info will always be used against us.

Even when most Nigerians in abject poverty are struggling day and night to eke out a living.

Now it is Abiola that is used to obfuscate this Election.

What a distraction!

baby124:
No facts. Just speculation. Stupid speculation too. At least Abiola had businesses that could be seen and he used to do a lot of government contracts. It’s only fitting that these failed international figures pin something on a Nigerian who is wealthy.

This is because they believe true wealth should not be the right of an African and they begin to begrudge such. To the extent that they spread rumors to hang the person. Especially if the person is preaching in presidential campaigns, strategies that would be in the interest of the country and not a few unseen foreign business men. Let’s hear word.

That’s how they claim all sorts on idi Amin dada’s head. Abiola has been honored. Shame to bad people and speculators. It is good you are all alive to witness it in shame. May you be hunted by your lies till you die!

How old are you?. ITT abi?.

Listen, Alhaji Moshood Kashimawo Abiola was also knee-deep in the drug trade back in the days as lots of people, even military bigwigs and their family members in the late 70s and early 80s. It was explicitly in ascendancy to the US request IBB refused his swearing-in as president. Why was Dele Giwa murdered?. Who was Gloria (is) Okon?.

Tinubu stepped into Abiola's shoes. We'll see what happens.