The confessions of General Ibrahim Babangida, a former head of state, have been characterized as tardy by Adewale Giwa, the senior pastor of The Second Coming of Christ Ministry.
Giwa said Babangida did not seek for forgiveness from the people, even though he acknowledged his transgressions against the Nigerian people and the late Moshood Abiola, the victor of the June 12, 1993 presidential election.
The cleric made this statement during an Adaba FM broadcast in Akure, Ondo State.
Furthermore, he pointed out that Babangida’s admission coincides with Abiola’s inability to restore his mandate, which would have been the primary beneficiary of the truth.
“IBB only acknowledged his transgression, but he never begged Nigerians for forgiveness,” Giwa stated. It’s regrettable that the majority of our political leaders don’t consider the legacy they provide.
As it is, they only consider how to further or fulfill their interests, forgetting that you have nothing to offer the world and nothing to take away. When the day comes for judgment, the Lord will ask you to show a record of your stewardship, Giwa stated.
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The preacher went on to say that God detests injustice and persecution since that is how history will judge everyone, including Nigerian leaders.
He also cautioned that a country loses its future if it forgets its past.
“IBB’s confession is coming late.” He said, “I wonder what could have kept him from publicly acknowledging that MKO did, in fact, win the 1993 election—after 31 years.”
