JUST IN: Settle FG’s N45bn Debt to Abiola’s Family – Ex-Governor Lamido Tells Tinubu

Former Jigawa State Governor Alhaji Sule Lamido has called on President Bola Tinubu to pay the ₦45 billion allegedly owed to the late Chief MKO Abiola by the Federal Government.

Lamido made the appeal in Abuja on Tuesday during the public presentation of his autobiography, Being True to Myself.

The event was attended by several dignitaries, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and other notable figures.

While giving his vote of thanks, Lamido said settling the debt would help close the long-standing controversy surrounding the June 12, 1993, presidential election, in which Abiola won but was denied the presidency.

“I would like to appeal to President Tinubu to close the chapter of June 12. In his book, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida revealed that Abiola won the election,” Lamido said.

“When I went to him (IBB), he said Abiola is being owed ₦45 billion. Abiola is double punished. One, he was not given the presidency, and two, he is being owed.”

Speaking to the Minister of Information, who represented the President at the launch, Lamido added, “Please tell him to pay Abiola’s family the ₦45 billion. When this money is paid, the chapter of June 12 will be closed. It is very important.”

Lamido also used the opportunity to thank Allah for life and the success of the event. He also thanked notable individuals for making the event forthcoming.