Fact-check: Did Babangida warn Tinubu of possible military coup in Nigeria?

  • The claim that Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) warned President Bola Tinubu against possible military takeover has been confirmed false
  • However, there is a parody account of the former military leader’s name on social media campaigning for military comeback
  • Many of those who engaged the Babangida’s parody accounts did not check the details of the account and commented as if it was the former military leader

Minna, Niger – President Bola Tinubu has been confronted with several criticisms following the hardship that resulted from his announcement of the removal of the fuel subsidy and the floating of the naira.

The two actions from President Tinubu on his resumption to office have led to a massive increase in the cost of food and other basic amenities, and many stakeholders, including the opposition and labour leaders, are calling for the reversal of the policies.