Former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, IBB, on Thursday, described the annulled June 12 presidential election as free, fair and credible.
IBB said the nullification of the election was the most difficult period of his life.
Speaking during the official launch of his memoir, ‘A Journey in Service’, in Abuja, Babangida expressed regret for annulling the election.
He said, “Undoubtedly credible, free and fair elections were held in June, on June 12, 1993.
“However, the tragic irony of history remains that the administration that devised a near-perfect electoral system and conducted those near-perfect elections could not complete the process.
“That accident of history is most regrettable. The nation is entitled to expect my impression of regret.
“As a leader of the military administration, I accept full responsibility for all decisions taken under my watch.
“Our nation’s march to democracy was interrupted, a fact that I deeply regret. But Nigeria and democracy is still alive, a testament to commitment.”
