How my late wife, Maryam, converted to Islam after our marriage – Babangida

Former military president Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has revealed details about his marriage to his late wife, Maryam, including her conversion to Islam, in his newly released autobiography, A Journey in Service.

The book, launched on Thursday alongside a fundraiser for his presidential library, provides insight into their love story, from their early days in Kaduna to their life as a married couple.

Babangida recalled meeting Maryam, formerly Maria Okogwu, in their younger years while living in the unmarried officers’ quarters on Kanta Road, Kaduna.

He described being captivated by her beauty, calling her “stunning” with an enchanting smile.

Their bond endured despite his military training abroad in India and the UK, and he often visited her at the home of his close friend and cousin, Garba Duba.

At 28, after surviving a near-death experience in battle, Babangida decided to settle down.

While recovering from a chest injury at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, he reflected on his relationships and realized he wanted to marry Maryam.

He said, “I had settled on Maria as the woman I would wed before being discharged from the hospital, and as soon as I was discharged, I made my way to Kaduna, where she lived with her mother and uncle. I was anxious to share the good news with her: I had decided we were destined for a life together. I admired her greatly for her reserved nature and the fact that she was well brought up.

“I wanted to make my intentions known to her and was determined not to accept No for an answer. Fortune favours the bold, and it smiled upon me; I counted and still count myself lucky. Initially, Maria was highly sceptical of me as marrying material.

“She knew that I had a track record of being something of a man about town, and those were not the qualities she wanted in a husband. She was unconvinced of my capacity to be serious, and many people said as much to her.”

Babangida revealed that faith played a central role in his life, and he required Maryam to convert to Islam before they married.

According to him, this was not difficult for Maryam, who had both Christian and Muslim family influences.

“I shared with her the fact that my faith was an integral and essential part of my life and that I would require her to convert to Islam.

“Praise be to Allah; this was not a difficult decision for Maria. Being part-Christian and part-Muslim at birth and already living in a Muslim household, it was never going to be wholly uncharted territory for her.

“She adapted with relative ease to married life as a Muslim,” he stated.

Babangida also assured her he would not take multiple wives, a decision he believed contributed to their strong marriage.

Maryam died from ovarian cancer in Los Angeles on December 27, 2009, at 61.

Babangida admitted that coping without her had been difficult but said memories of their life together had provided solace.

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I'm a Christian clearly from my background, however I grew up in Lagos amongst Muslims who were devout to the core. Their lifestyle has left an indelible mark. Even their holy quran itself, addresses peace in so many dimensions.
I know of a particular Quranic verse that states the importance of repentance, daily prayers and charity or alms giving and how Allah their ultimate God is a forgiving father. Even when our enemies are inclined towards peace, we are directed to make peace with them.

Baba really chop fresh pvssies those days

Certainly he didn't cheat on Maryam, wasn't a philanderer and stayed faithful to her.

Agbaka1997:
Certainly he didn't cheat on Maryam, wasn't a philanderer and stayed faithful to her.

There are many who said IBB is bisexual. Even in Gideon Orkar's Coup speech he said so publicly that IBB is into having sex with men.

Softmirror:


Had all the Officers who plotted the 1966 coup been Hausa Fulani Muslims, who made sure the murdered everyone else except Sardauna and Belewa. The coup would have been regarded as an Islamic Jihad.

But not even a single Muslim was involved in that blood shedding coup which of course had religious undertone, A CRUSADE.

The blood shed all around the world through out the history of humanity till as I write in the name of spreading Christianity is unquantifiable.
It usually has numerous mask to it, example is colonialism and many other isms. All are disguise to spread Christianity sometimes with brute force.

You forgot the contemporary global conflicts in Syria, Boko Haram in Nigeria, Middle East wars.

Softmirror:


Had all the Officers who plotted the 1966 coup been Hausa Fulani Muslims, who made sure the murdered everyone else except Sardauna and Belewa. The coup would have been regarded as an Islamic Jihad.

But not even a single Muslim was involved in that blood shedding coup which of course had religious undertone, A CRUSADE.

The blood shed all around the world through out the history of humanity till as I write in the name of spreading Christianity is unquantifiable.
It usually has numerous mask to it, example is colonialism and many other isms. All are disguise to spread Christianity sometimes with brute force.

A simple, straightforward answer is required not thesis.

amazingspiderma:


You forgot the contemporary global conflicts in Syria, Boko Haram in Nigeria, Middle East wars.

I am glad you called it contemporary. Which means they are recent projections. Now let me educate you, this contemporary global conflict became accelerated when Bush the Father, the President of America declared war on Iraq and then Bush the son declared "CRUSADE" openly as the essence of the war on Iraq and ever since there has been an escalation of what you yourself have referred to as 'CONTEMPORARY GLOBAL CONFLICTS' which was very much expected as a result of that crusade by Bush the father and the son.

Softmirror:


There are many who said IBB is bisexual. Even in Gideon Orkars Coup speech he said so publicly that IBB is into having sex with men.

Really? That's absolutely new to me. IBB doesn't strike me as someone, who is bisexual though. But how true or factual is that assertion though?

Amumaigwe:


A simple, straightforward answer is required not thesis.

Yes!!!

Agbaka1997:



Really? That's absolutely new to me. IBB doesn't strike me as someone, who is bisexual though.

Infact there was a radio program way back in the decades past that an officer said so publicly too.

Major Gideon Orkar Coup Speech April 22nd 1990 - Authentic News Giant

Agbaka1997 there it is. Read to your delight.



Fellow Nigerian Citizens,

On behalf of the patriotic and well-meaning peoples of the Middle Belt and the southern parts of this country, I , Major Gideon Orkar, wish to happily inform you of the successful ousting of the dictatorial, corrupt, drug baronish, evil man, deceitful, homo-sexually-centered, prodigalistic, un-patriotic administration of General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida.  We have equally commenced their trials for unabated corruption, mismanagement of national economy, the murders of Dele Giwa, Major-General Mamman Vasta, with other officers as there was no attempted coup but mere intentions that were yet to materialise and other human rights violations.

The National Guard already in its formative stage is disbanded with immediate effect.  Decrees Number 2 and 46 are hereby abrogated.  We wish to emphasise that this is not just another coup but a well conceived, planned and executed revolution for the marginalised, oppressed and enslaved peoples of the Middle Belt and the south with a  view to freeing ourselves and children yet unborn from eternal slavery and colonisation by a clique of this country.

Our history is replete with numerous and uncontrollable instances of callous and insensitive dominatory repressive intrigues by those who think it is their birthright to dominate till eternity the political and economic privileges of this great country to the exclusion of the people of the Middle Belt and the south.

They have almost succeeded in subjugating the Middle Belt and making them voiceless and now extending same to the south.

It is our unflinching belief that this quest for domination, oppression and marginalisation is against the wish of God and therefore, must be resisted with the vehemence.

Anything that has a beginning must have an end.  It will also suffice here to state that all Nigerians without skeleton in their cupboards need not to be afraid of this change. However, those with skeleton in their cupboards have all reasons to fear, because the time of reckoning has come.

For the avoidance of doubt, we wish to state the three primary reasons why we have decided to oust the satanic Babangida administration.  The reasons are as follows:



 (a)  To stop Babangida’s desire to cunningly, install himself as Nigeria’s life president at all costs and by so doing, retard the progress of this country for life.  In order to be able to achieve this undesirable goals of his, he has evidently started destroying those groups and sections he perceived as being able to question his desires.
Examples of groups already neutralised, pitched against one another or completely destroyed are:
(1)  The Sokoto caliphate by installing an unwanted Sultan to cause division within the hitherto strong Sokoto caliphate.
(2)  The destruction of the peoples of Plateau State, especially the Lantang people, as a balancing force in the body politics of this country.
(3)  The buying of the press by generous monetary favours and the usage of State Security Service, SSS, as a tool of terror.
(4)  The intent to cow the students by the promulgation of the draconian decree Number 47.
(5)  The cowing of the university teaching and non-teaching staff by an intended massive purge, using the 150 million dollar loan as the necessitating factor.
(6)  Deliberately withholding funds to the armed forces to make them ineffective and also crowning his diabolical scheme through the intended retrenchment of more than half of the members of the armed forces.
Other pointers that give credence to his desire to become a life president against the wishes of the people are:

(1)  His appointment of himself as a minister of defense, his putting under his direct control the SSS, his deliberate manipulation of the transition programme, his introduction of inconceivable, unrealistic and impossible political options, his recent fraternisation with other African leaders that have installed themselves as life presidents and his dogged determination to create a secret force called the national guard, independent of the armed forces and the police which will be answerable to himself alone, both operationally and administratively.
It is our strong view that this kind of dictatorial desire of Babangida is unacceptable to Nigerians of the 1990’s, and, therefore, must be resisted by all.

READ FULL/SOURCE: https://authenticng.com/30-years-after-gideon-orkar-failed-coup/

Softmirror:


Infact there was a radio program way back in the decades past that an officer said so publicly too.

So many secrets yet to be revealed I wonder if there would be a sequel to the memoir. There is more to IBB.

Agbaka1997:
I'm a Christian clearly from my background, however I grew up in Lagos amongst Muslims who were devout to the core. Their lifestyle has left an indelible mark. Even their holy quran itself, addresses peace in so many dimensions.
I know of a particular Quranic verse that states the importance of repentance, daily prayers and charity or alms giving and how Allah their ultimate God is a forgiving father. Even when our enemies are inclined towards peace, we are directed to make peace with them.

You r not a Christian...

You r a head slammer

I know his wife will be in hell now..

Just for worldly pleasures you converted to a demonic cult...

Ceasarceasar:
I know his wife will be in hell now..

Just for worldly pleasures you converted to a demonic cult...

First Islam is not a demonic cult because it propagates peaceful living and Hajia Maryam Babangida didn't decide to marry IBB because of worldly desires. Simple put, it was for a mutual and genuine affection/love.

Softmirror:


Had all the Officers who plotted the 1966 coup been Hausa Fulani Muslims, who made sure the murdered everyone else except Sardauna and Belewa. The coup would have been regarded as an Islamic Jihad.

But not even a single Muslim was involved in that blood shedding coup which of course had religious undertone, A CRUSADE.

The blood shed all around the world through out the history of humanity till as I write in the name of spreading Christianity, by Christians is unquantifiable.

It usually has numerous mask to it, example is colonialism and many other isms. All are disguise to spread Christianity very many times with brute force.

You are joking right?
All the black slaves during Islamic reign where are they today...atleast we can see the Christian American today.
Infact in the hadith black people are going to hell, and the devil is black.

Islam dosent mean peace you this munafiki, it means submission to shariah law



Tag me if you want to discuss Islam.

BlackfireX:



You are joking right?
All the black slaves during Islamic reign where are they today...atleast we can see the Christian American today.
Infact in the hadith black people are going to hell, and the devil is black.

Islam dosent mean peace you this munafiki, it means submission to shariah law



Tag me if you want to discuss Islam.

Oga Christianity also practiced slavery and still practices modern slavery. So what is the fuss all about?!

Softmirror:


Oga Christianity also practiced slavery and still practices modern slavery. So what is the fuss all about?!

I asked a question you dodged it.


Ok what is the meaning of ABDul-

BlackfireX:



I asked a question you dodged it.


Ok what is the meaning of ABDul-

In what context is this question being asked?!

Softmirror:


In what context is this question being asked?!

ALFA GANUSI
Do you know the meaning of ABDUL-

Softmirror:


Had all the Officers who plotted the 1966 coup been Hausa Fulani Muslims, who made sure the murdered everyone else except Sardauna and Belewa. The coup would have been regarded as an Islamic Jihad.

But not even a single Muslim was involved in that blood shedding coup which of course had religious undertone, A CRUSADE.

The blood shed all around the world through out the history of humanity till as I write in the name of spreading Christianity, by Christians is unquantifiable.

It usually has numerous mask to it, example is colonialism and many other isms. All are disguise to spread Christianity very many times with brute force.

I
The real issue with the 1966 coup is the relentless Yoruba attempt to rewrite history, branding it an "Igbo coup" despite clear records showing that 50% of the participants were Yoruba. Had the coup succeeded, we’d never hear the end of how the Yoruba played a crucial role in toppling the First Republic’s government.

BlackfireX:



ALFA GANUSI
Do you know the meaning of ABDUL-

You haven't answered my question. Let me give you an example. Just because you call yourself a child of God despite being male cannot qualify you as a Son of God in the same level as the Son of God is referred to Jesus.

So in was context are you asking for the meaning of Abdul?!

kettykings:



I
The real issue with the 1966 coup is the relentless Yoruba attempt to rewrite history, branding it an "Igbo coup" despite clear records showing that 50% of the participants were Yoruba. Had the coup succeeded, we’d never hear the end of how the Yoruba played a crucial role in toppling the First Republic’s government.

Lol 😂

Softmirror:


You haven't answered my question. Let me give you an example. Just because you call yourself a child of God despite being male cannot qualify you as a Son of God in the same level as the Son of God is referred to Jesus.

So in was context are you asking for the meaning of Abdul?!

Alfa Ganu si , what is the meaning of abdul-

BlackfireX:




Alfa Ganu si , what is the meaning of abdul-

Now you are smiling. What year did you say you converted from Islam again. Please remind us. 😂

Softmirror:


Now you are smiling. What year did you say you converted from Islam again. Please remind us. 😂

I am smiling at your rigmarolling


Now answer the question what is the meaning
of abdul-

This is interesting


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Softmirror:


Had all the Officers who plotted the 1966 coup been Hausa Fulani Muslims, who made sure the murdered everyone else except Sardauna and Belewa. The coup would have been regarded as an Islamic Jihad.

But not even a single Muslim was involved in that blood shedding coup which of course had religious undertone, A CRUSADE.

The blood shed all around the world through out the history of humanity till as I write in the name of spreading Christianity, by Christians is unquantifiable.

It usually has numerous mask to it, example is colonialism and many other isms. All are disguise to spread Christianity very many times with brute force.

You are looking for soft-landing to cover worsen bad image of Islam in Islamic terrorism. You are looking for cut and join irrelevant jargons to make you feel happy in self deceit. Were the coup plotters shooting the name of Jesus as they kill or were they underage that they couldn't tell you if they were for Christianity? Islam is not up to Christian population worldwide, yet Islam harbours more criminals, bandits, terrorists and even ritualist Alfas that Christianity that has highest world population. It is hard to see a country in this world where there is no presence of terrorists referring to themselves as soldiers of Allah.

Most country that don't have presence of Islamic terrorists are either they don't allow Muslims at all in that country or their presence is very small. Mohammad is your leaders who killed lots of people through war directly or indirectly. Mohammad apostles also killed and hatred and killings of Jews, Christians and pagans are all over pages of Quran. So, it is not surprising to see Islamic terrorists carrying out tasks Mohammad gave to them. However,Can you mention (give names) of just two people that Jesus killed that christians can emulate from the bible?

To make it easier for you, just mention two people that Jesus and his 12 disciples killed? Can you mention where christians are commanded by Jesus to hate, kill in the Bible? CRUSADER was caused by Muslims who raised war to dispossess christians of their Holy lands just like they hijacked some christians cities through war of spreading Islam. Western christians only stood their ground to defend holy land from being hijacked by warring Muslims. That was the causes of CRUSADER if you don't know Islam started it.

If Christians were to be commanded by Jesus to kill, then; their won't be Islam by now because Christians remain most populous, richest, most educated and in control of world power (USA); Christians would have used their influence as senior to Islam even in age of existence to eradicate any trace of Islam. For the fact that Islam exists tells you that christians are people of peace and love emulating Jesus. So, if muslims did not start war to hijack holy places of Christians then, there wouldn't be CRUSADER, because there wouldn't be need to defend against Islamic invasion