IBB Talks About Warning Tinubu About Potential Military Coup

General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), former Military government and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu 

IBB warns Tinubu about a Coup

The alleged news report alerting President Bola Tinubu to the possibility of a military takeover in Nigeria was refuted on Thursday by General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), a former military president of Nigeria.

According to a news report seen by the New Telegraph, President Tinubu was cautioned by the former Military President about the possibility of a military coup in the nation.

The purported warning gained momentum following the viral release of a video from radio station VOP purporting to show that IBB had warned Tinubu about a potential military takeover in Nigeria.

Deyemi Saka, Babangida's media consultant, refuted the news report in a statement made available to media on Thursday, saying Babaginda never sent any such message.

A statement that was seen in the statement characterized the VOP report as being maliciously based on rumors and unfounded conjecture made by some people.

He said that if Babangida had been concerned about this, he would have communicated with President Tinubu through official channels instead of using social media.

Saka therefore pleaded with the public to reject the whole accusation.

He said: “I wish to address the circulating reports originating from VoP Radio Station, suggesting that former Military President General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida GCFR has issued a warning about a potential military takeover should President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not exercise caution.

“I would like to clarify to the general public that these reports are baseless and the result of unfounded speculations by certain individuals with malicious intent.

“General Babangida has always been a staunch advocate for democracy, both during his tenure and since leaving office. He firmly believes that democracy is the superior form of governance and that electoral processes are the legitimate means for changing a government or expressing dissatisfaction or support.

“Should General Babangida have any concerns regarding the nation's affairs, he would utilize his rightful place in the Council of State to voice them, rather than resorting to social media or public gatherings.

“I urge the responsible regulatory authorities to thoroughly investigate and take necessary action against VoP Radio Station and any media outlet engaging in such reckless dissemination of misinformation, which poses a threat to our national security and stability.

“I reiterate my call for the public to dismiss these unfounded reports.”