Media personality Morayo Afolabi Brown has demanded justice from the former Nigeria Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, a few days after his controversial book launch.
Recall that Babangida’s book launch was the talk of the internet after he took responsibility for his deeds, especially the June 12 election, which cost the winner’s life, MKO Abiola.
Speaking about this outcome, Morayo Brown poured out her heart about how the issue was treated with levity. She demanded answers from the former Head of State about the trauma he caused her family and the Abiolas.
Morayo clearly stated that Babangida should be prosecuted and held accountable for his deeds, which cost the lives of many during his tenure.
She recalled how her father had to escape to the United States of America and how he suffered a stroke when the matter became unbearable.
“The last 48hrs have been quite interesting. Babangida has a lot of questions to answer and I cannot wait to read that book. My father warned Nigerians about this man. My father did everything in this power to get this man to pay for his sins but nothing happened. Men of valor fought with their voices, pen and influence yet Babangida reigned like a fearless hurricane, bulldozing all that’s in its path. Many were murdered, my father was thrown in jail several times by the military led by this man for speaking against him and finally had to go on self exile. Dad snuck out through Cotonou to get to the US. Today, he says he takes responsibility and we all should just accept and move on? Mr. President, I have the highest regard for you but don’t you think Babangida should be prosecuted for the crime of annulling the free-est and fairest election in Nigeria which eventually led to the death of many innocent lives? I saw how you all laughed at the book launch. I’m sorry, nothing there seemed comical to me. As a child, growing up with MKO Abiola, his wife Kudirat and their children and seeing how both our families were ripped apart alongside many others in the wake of Babangida’s annulment is a trauma I can never get passed. Kudirat, I know. I spent weekends in her home, I was very close to all her children. I was in her house, stunned, when Mumuni, Hadi and Mariam were whisked away to the US following Kudirat’s death. The home that was filled with laughter and joy became a house of sorrow and pain. That picture never left my head. My father’s stroke was immediately after he heard the news of Kudirat’s death. He never recovered! You, Mr. President supported my father till he died. You know the pains and the struggles, yet you laugh at the table of OUR tormentor?”
