Former military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida is unbothered by last week’s rumour of his death.
He told reporters yesterday at his Hilltop Mansion in Minna, the Niger State capital: “The rumour does not shock me; neither does it bother me because I know I must go and meet God, my creator. There is nothing really to worry about, my religion has told me.
“As a Muslim, I strongly believe everybody will die, everybody will die and everybody has to die. It could be now or in hundred years’ time or two days to come but it doesn’t matter. Everybody must die.”
Gen. Babangida, 74, said nobody is above illness or death because it has been destined by God.
There were rumours last week that the General was critically ill or might have passed on.
But yesterday, he looked very okay.
On the state of the nation, Gen. Babangida, who led the country between 1985 and 1993, expressed optimism that Nigeria will surmount its challenges, adding that the future of the country is bright and that it has a lot for the younger generation.
“I still believe very strongly in this country, which is further demonstrated by the people of this great nation because they are a very industrious people, hardworking. That gives me the hope for Nigeria,” Gen. Babangida said. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Destroyers talking about hope for Nigeria when you have successfully passed on the evil legacy to the present generation, and so they also continue in the same manner of destruction in there own way. Most of you in this category should be crying for level of destruction and state you put this nation. That God you are going to meet, are you confident that he will accept you with your level of evil perpetrated to Nigeria and Nigerian people, because many died untimely death which you will explain to God. Also ensure that all the loot go with you so tha you can show God how wealthy you are out of your sweat as you will claim. Nigeria is still not yet recovered 1% from the damages the military regime brought to us, and yet the civilians in present government are still living in the photo copied style of your government and that of Abacha. How can the country change? Just prepare yourself as you already know one day that you will answer on your judgement day, so do I and everyone. But one thing is sure, you have never and you will never be in the good record of Nigeria till Jesus comes.
ReplyDeleteThose who wish you death shall die before you sir. You are a detribalised Nigeria that will live long to guide our country. Not those who close eyes to fulani heldsmem atrocity
ReplyDeleteWe pray God removes ignorance from amongst our people.
DeleteTruly said, there is nothing to worry about the rumours.
ReplyDeleteis immortality possible