Podcast: The Republic
Episode: IBB: The ‘Evil Genius’
Pub date: 2023-10-22

General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida or ‘IBB’ became the military president of Nigeria in 1985, after overthrowing General Muhammadu Buhari (yes, we know what you’re thinking and you’re right) in a military coup. On becoming president, IBB sold himself as the military leader who would usher in Nigeria’s democracy; but what continues to puzzle historians is why he repeatedly delayed the democratic transition until 1993.

In this episode, Wale Lawal finds some answers. Learn more at republic.com.ng/podcasts/.

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