Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, a former chief security officer to the late military head of state General Sani Abacha, has revealed that the truth behind the June 12 presidential election is far more complex than what most Nigerians currently understand.
During a recent interview with the BBC, Al-Mustapha addressed several national issues, including his time in government, the death of General Abacha, and his political aspirations.
Speaking specifically about the 1993 June 12 presidential election, widely acknowledged as the freest and fairest in Nigeria's history, Al-Mustapha stated: "The issue of June 12 is bigger than how people understand it. What happened that time is not something the public really knows. And I am not ready to speak about it now."
When questioned about former military president General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida's book and claims made within it, Al-Mustapha disclosed that he was not invited to the book launch and had not yet read it.
"I was not invited when the book was launched. I have not read it, so I won't say anything for now, maybe later," he added.
Historical Context of June 12
The June 12, 1993 presidential election saw Chief MKO Abiola emerge as the presumed winner before the results were annulled by the military government led by General Babangida. This event remains a significant milestone in Nigeria's democratic journey and continues to spark discussions about the country's political history.
Al-Mustapha's comments suggest there may be untold aspects of the June 12 saga that could potentially reshape Nigerians' understanding of this pivotal moment in the nation's history.
As a key figure in the Abacha regime, Al-Mustapha's insights into the political machinations of that era could provide valuable context to the events surrounding the annulled election and its aftermath.
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