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My Joke About General Abacha Almost Led To My Death’ – Ali Baba Narrates by God1000(op): 4:31pm On Nov 12, 2024

Veteran Nigerian comedian, Ali Baba, has narrated how his joke about the former military leader, General Sani Abacha, almost ended his life.

The 59-year-old reflected on the incident during his appearance on Leadership Podcast.

Recalling the tense atmosphere surrounding one of his performances during Abacha’s regime, he said, “The first close encounter I had with death is when general Sani Abacha was the President.

“So, I went to anchor an event in Abuja. So when it was time for the Akwa Ibom cultural group to perform. Abacha was still wearing one of those dark Rayban sunglasses that could be folded.

“I stopped the cultural group dance and faced Abacha, saying, ‘Your Excellency, sir, it’s almost 10 pm why are you wearing dark shades? Remove this shade nah or don’t you want to see their performance?

“Abacha then removed his glasses and talked to his aide. Immediately I saw DSS officers going backstage to wait for me. Immediately I noticed DSS presence, I went down the stage to sit on the ground next to Abacha. He then made jokes about me and questioned why I refused to go backstage.

“I said don’t worry, sir, let them arrest me here. He then looked at me and smiled.”

DAILY POST recalls that late General Sani Abacha ruled Nigeria from 1993 to 1998, after a coup that ousted interim President Ernest Shonekan.

His regime was infamous for abuses, with opposition figures being imprisoned, tortured, or killed.

https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/25/my-joke-about-general-abacha-almost-led-to-my-death-ali-baba-narrates/

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Re: My Joke About General Abacha Almost Led To My Death’ – Ali Baba Narrates by nasbiafra(m): 4:32pm On Nov 12, 2024

FTC.oya who dey do transfer

a quick reminder to you all,if you have the slightest means to japa from nigeria,do not waste no time because there is no hope for nigeria citizens.

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Re: My Joke About General Abacha Almost Led To My Death’ – Ali Baba Narrates by God1000(op): 4:32pm On Nov 12, 2024*

General sani Abacha, the most despotic military head of state in our history

He was lucky Abacha didn't kill him, don't play with military dictators

We still have them, the likes of Vladimir Putin, Kim jong UN, Paul Biya, museveni

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Re: My Joke About General Abacha Almost Led To My Death’ – Ali Baba Narrates by free2ryhme: 4:36pm On Nov 12, 2024*

God1000:
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/25/my-joke-about-general-abacha-almost-led-to-my-death-ali-baba-narrates/

I remember a story about ali baba making a joke on fela, afrobeat legend, being born on public holiday that is why fela's physical structure is the way it is. Fela got furious ordered his boys to beat him up which they did. Alibaba never made jokes about fela when he was alive again😂

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Re: My Joke About General Abacha Almost Led To My Death’ – Ali Baba Narrates by ZaddyJ: 4:37pm On Nov 12, 2024

I dont know if I'm the only one observing this . The Mods now ve penchant for recycling old news .
This news was released months ago now here again

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Re: My Joke About General Abacha Almost Led To My Death’ – Ali Baba Narrates by jospepper(m): 4:38pm On Nov 12, 2024

I remember those Abacha days and one particular event with nostalgia.

My dad had a transistor radio which he would switch on around 7pm everyday.

I and one of my friends would sit with him to listen to news about Nigeria on BBC FOCUS on Africa and one other programme on Voice Of America.
Then we would wrap it up with RADIO KUDIRAT by 9pm.

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Re: My Joke About General Abacha Almost Led To My Death’ – Ali Baba Narrates by Btruth: 4:38pm On Nov 12, 2024

😁😁😁😁...... I thought Ali Baba is a Lord Chosen nii oooo

Lol

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Re: My Joke About General Abacha Almost Led To My Death’ – Ali Baba Narrates by LillyandDaisy: 4:38pm On Nov 12, 2024

Baba just Dey joke with him..

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Re: My Joke About General Abacha Almost Led To My Death’ – Ali Baba Narrates by BafanaBafana: 4:39pm On Nov 12, 2024

Abacha was like "Go back stage na bros".
That said, Abacha was a better president than our last 3 presidents. He was patriotic

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Re: My Joke About General Abacha Almost Led To My Death’ – Ali Baba Narrates by free2ryhme: 4:39pm On Nov 12, 2024

God1000:
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/25/my-joke-about-general-abacha-almost-led-to-my-death-ali-baba-narrates/

Re: My Joke About General Abacha Almost Led To My Death’ – Ali Baba Narrates by Forumites: 4:39pm On Nov 12, 2024

The naija comedy king. He entered wahala with a joke and still come out of the problem with a joke. 😂😂

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Re: My Joke About General Abacha Almost Led To My Death’ – Ali Baba Narrates by Ntipia: 4:39pm On Nov 12, 2024

But some stupid people still celebrate him.

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Re: My Joke About General Abacha Almost Led To My Death’ – Ali Baba Narrates by baike: 4:39pm On Nov 12, 2024

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Re: My Joke About General Abacha Almost Led To My Death’ – Ali Baba Narrates by jubrilELsudan: 4:40pm On Nov 12, 2024

LIES!

ONLY A FOOL WILL BELIEVE THIS COCK AND BULL STORY

IF ABACHA MEAN YOU, IF YOU LIKE SIDON ONTOP CEILING, YOU GO STILL LOSS

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Re: My Joke About General Abacha Almost Led To My Death’ – Ali Baba Narrates by Rexymania(m): 4:40pm On Nov 12, 2024

Abacha was a cruel leader....I still remember how soldiers will flog you if you didn't leave the road on time for them to pass...when Nigeria was so backwards

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Re: My Joke About General Abacha Almost Led To My Death’ – Ali Baba Narrates by Nice2023(m): 4:40pm On Nov 12, 2024

Hahahaha

Re: My Joke About General Abacha Almost Led To My Death’ – Ali Baba Narrates by Stanweezy(m): 4:40pm On Nov 12, 2024

Those guys were waiting for u, they for roast you

Re: My Joke About General Abacha Almost Led To My Death’ – Ali Baba Narrates by simpleseyi: 4:41pm On Nov 12, 2024

No Dey pass your boundaries

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Re: My Joke About General Abacha Almost Led To My Death’ – Ali Baba Narrates by TOPCRUISE(m): 4:42pm On Nov 12, 2024

Lol. Sharp man grin

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Re: My Joke About General Abacha Almost Led To My Death’ – Ali Baba Narrates by Jcash90: 4:42pm On Nov 12, 2024

Thank God for ur life, is a lesson to all those comedians that are insulting people just to full their pocket.

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Re: My Joke About General Abacha Almost Led To My Death’ – Ali Baba Narrates by Kenobsky(m): 4:42pm On Nov 12, 2024

Don't mess with the lion of Kano state.
Abacha was a man made of iron balls.
I love him but I dislike his late ideology of pulling Nigeria forever like Gaddafi.
My favourite general in all past and present Nigeria armed forces.

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Re: My Joke About General Abacha Almost Led To My Death’ – Ali Baba Narrates by opeldavid: 4:43pm On Nov 12, 2024

Old news.
How many times? Naira land & old news

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Re: My Joke About General Abacha Almost Led To My Death’ – Ali Baba Narrates by simpleseyi: 4:43pm On Nov 12, 2024

Ntipia:
But some stupid people still celebrate him.

MAD people, not stupid. They are people that inherited generational madness from their forefathers . Their grievance is “why should Abacha hand over to a Yoruba man?” Now A Yoruba man has snatched and run away with the Presidential seat, what are they gonna do?

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Re: My Joke About General Abacha Almost Led To My Death’ – Ali Baba Narrates by 9jaBloke: 4:44pm On Nov 12, 2024

Alibaba has actually been around and about.

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Re: My Joke About General Abacha Almost Led To My Death’ – Ali Baba Narrates by Dawn91(m): 4:44pm On Nov 12, 2024

Kai, these people and always seeking attention undecided

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Re: My Joke About General Abacha Almost Led To My Death’ – Ali Baba Narrates by Bullfallo(m): 4:46pm On Nov 12, 2024

It was during OBJ comedians came out fully.

Obj doesn’t care about all the insults. Obj really help boost their confidence and acceptance.

During military era them nor born them well

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Re: My Joke About General Abacha Almost Led To My Death’ – Ali Baba Narrates by CodeTemplarr: 4:49pm On Nov 12, 2024

God "safe" u.

Re: My Joke About General Abacha Almost Led To My Death’ – Ali Baba Narrates by tommy589(m): 4:52pm On Nov 12, 2024

Re: My Joke About General Abacha Almost Led To My Death’ – Ali Baba Narrates by Nobody: 4:54pm On Nov 12, 2024

Meanwhile indomie people no know say our government of now Na civilian form of buhari regime

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Re: My Joke About General Abacha Almost Led To My Death’ – Ali Baba Narrates by whippersnapper(m): 4:54pm On Nov 12, 2024

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