“I May Not Survive This Year” — IBB Reflects on Mortality and National Security

Former military president Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida said he feels weak and is unsure he will live beyond this year. He added that his prayer is to “end our lives in faith.” In a statement shared from Minna, he called for a total military crackdown on bandits and terrorists. He urged the government to reject any form of surrender or negotiation with criminal elements. His remarks have reignited debate over his legacy, especially the annulment of the June 12, 1993 election. Critics have revisited the roles of Arthur Nzeribe, Justice Bassey Ikpeme and questioned why Humphrey Nwosu’s memoir did not fully address the outcome. Now aged 84 and largely out of the public eye, Babangida remains an influential figure. Observers say his reflections on life, power and final judgment remind Nigerians that fame and authority are fleeting.

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